The Master Thesis is an indepently written thesis in the field of materials science, which will be finalized with a presentation.

Instructions to perform scientific work independently

Instructions to perform scientific work independently

Summary of the linear-elastic fracture mechanics and its application; the parameters of the elastic-plastic fracture mechanics (J-integral, crack tip opening displacement, energy dissipation rate); influence of specimen geometry and size,…

Guidance to perfom an independent scientific work in the field of X-ray diffraction analysis of materials.

Comparison of electron microscopy with optical microscopy, magnification, resolution, Abbe's theory, wave length of electrons Electron source, thermionic emission, lenses, aberrations of optical and electron lenses Resolution, origin of the contrast…

Discussion of recent publications on material physics Presentation of research conducted at the department Presentation of diploma and doctor theses

Interaction of radiation with matter, luminescenceLaser theory and some applicationsSemiconductors, p- and n-type, properties of heterojunctionsSemiconductor devicesElectrical properties of ceramics, glasses and polymersSuperconductivity,…

Description of the different parameters characterizing the fracture toughness; fracture mechanisms at various loading and temperature, detailed description of the most important fracture mechanisms; fracture toughness of selected material groups.

Application of the concepts and methods of simulation presented in the lecture