Course detail

Advanced topics in polymer physics

CEITEC VUT-DS201AAcad. year: 2024/2025

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Language of instruction

English

Mode of study

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Entry knowledge

Polymer physics at the MS level (glass transition, rheology, viscoelasticity, diffusion, crystallization, polymer blends, interaction with various types of radiation)
Fundamentals of phenomenological and statistical thermodynamics
Mathematical statistics

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

There are 2 written tests during the semester, always after completing a major topic. Providing student obtains at least 51% of correct answers, he/she can sign for the final oral exam. The exam consists of short test to solve few problems and an oral part consisting of 2 questions. Grading is in accordance with the Study manual from A to F. Obtaining F grade means that the student did not finish the course.

Aims

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Study aids

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Prerequisites and corequisites

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Basic literature

Birley, Artur W., Haworth B., Batchelor J.: Physics of Plastics: processing, properties and materials engineering. Hanser, 1992. 528 s. ISBN 978-3-446-15098-0 (EN)
Shaw, Montgomery T., MacKnight, William J.: Introduction to Polymer Viscoelasticity.Third Edition. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, 2005. 336 s. ISBN 978-0-471-74045-2 (EN)
Strobl G.: The Physics of Polymers: Concept for Understanding Their Structures and Behavior. Third Edition. New York: Springer-Verlag, 2007. 518 s. ISBN 978-3-540-25278-8 (EN)

Recommended reading

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