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Electrical, Optical & Magnetic Materials and Devices

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Degree Type Self-paced on your time
Duration 16 Weeks
Country United States
Language English

Program Overview

This course will explain the basis of the electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of materials including semiconductors, metals, organics and insulators, and will show how devices are built to take advantage of those properties. It is illustrated with a wide range of devices, placing a strong emphasis on new and emerging technologies. Applications presented include diodes, transistors, photodetectors, solar cells (photovoltaics), displays, light emitting diodes, lasers, optical fibers and optical communications, photonic devices, magnetic data storage, motors, transformers and spintronics.Image attribution: Disk drive: KEURT Datenrettung, Lasers: US Navy Surface Warfare Center, Computer Chip: Jon SullivanPart 1: Part 2: Part 3:

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Program Curriculum

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Admission Requirements

Detailed admission requirements are not specified. Common requirements may include:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Academic transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Language proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS)

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Application Information

  • Language English
  • Duration 16 Weeks
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