Course Catalog
MAT 404 Polymer Physics | 3 Credits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Introduction to the statistical mechanics of chain molecules Molecular weight distribution in linear and nonlinear polymers, theory of gelation. Rubber elasticity. Statistical thermodynamics of polymer solutions. Phase equilibria in polymer systems, swelling. Configurational and frictional properties of polymers in dilute solution. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prerequisite: ENS 205 - Undergraduate - Min Grade D | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ECTS Credit: 5 ECTS (6 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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