Electrical Materials

1. Atomic structure, atomic bonds and type of solids
2. Molecular kinetic theory, thermal expansion, heat and thermal noise
3. Crystal state, crystal types and defects
4. Classical theory for the electrical and thermal conductivity: Drude model, dependence of the special resistivity on temperature, electrical conductivity in non-ideal metals and alloys
5. Thermal conductivity in metals, thermal resistance
6. Electrical conductivity in non-metallic materials
7. AC conductivity.

With successful completion of the course, students will be able to

• understand the macroscopic properties (mechanical, thermal, electrical, and magnetic) of the basic materials of the modern technological applications, based on their microstructure, ionic or crystal, 
• comprehend phase diagrams both qualitatively and quantitatively,
• comprehend curves of electric and magnetic quantities, and
• mathematically extract the values of the basic physical quantities of materials.

General competencies:

• Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information using appropriate technologies
• Understanding of the basic physical properties of materials on the basis of their microscopic structure

None

• A midterm written progress exam (25%)
• Final written problem-solving exam (75%)

1. Kasap S. Ο. “Electrotechnical materials” 4^th Edition, Testator (Publisher): A. Tziola & Sons Ltd Publications. Book code in EYDOXOS: 68374085
2. Callister W. D. “Materials Science and Technology”, Testator (Publisher): A. Tziola & Sons Ltd Publications. Book code in EYDOXOS: 50655973
3. Spyrou nikolaos S. “Conductive properties of electrotechnical materials” 4^th Edition, Testator (Publisher): A. Tziola & Sons Ltd Publications. Book code in EYDOXOS: 18548947