Metal deformation is understood based on elasticity theory and dislocation concepts.
Fracture is understood based on continuum fracture mechanics and microstructural damage mechanisms.
An introductory description of the structure of crystals and the analysis of matter by diffraction methods. Classical crystallography, point and space group symmetry, real and reciprocal space constructions of the conditions for diffraction, intensity of reflection. Instrumentation and laboratory techniques for the observation of X-ray diffraction by crystals, imperfect crystals and amorphous materials. This is the first of a sequence of two basic courses for first-year graduate students or qualified undergraduate students. Phase equilibria and non-equilibrium phase transformations.