Electromechanical Energy Conversion

This course is an  introductory course to provide basic background on the behavior of the electrical materials; electronic band structure, ionic conduction of metals, ferromagnetism,  magnetoresistance, dielectric, optical, and magnetic properties, and superconductivity; emphasis is on the relation between the properties and the structural aspects of materials. The course moves from observation to understanding of magnetic phenomena at increasing levels of sophistication. The characteristics of magnetic materials are treated in the context of related effects in other materials and electrical devices such as motors and dynamos. Device applications of physical phenomenas are considered.