Explores diffusion mechanisms in solids, including simple, vacancy, and interstitial mechanisms, cubic and non-cubic structures, and the calculation of diffusion coefficients.
Introduces the basics of heterogeneous catalysis, focusing on catalyst types, surface reactivity, and the role of surface energy in catalytic processes.
Explores electronic charge density, space-charge buildup, work function, charge transfer, molecular orbital theory, absorption geometry, and absorption on solids.
Covers the formation, properties, and behavior of metallic glasses, including the importance of rapid cooling and the mechanical properties of these unique materials.