Polymerphysik 2

What it is about

You will learn about advanced physical concepts of polymers (plastics), e.g. surfaces and interfaces, dynamics in melts, thin films, block copolymers, gels and electrical properties. In the end you will be able to describe these systems physically, assess their structures and properties, and categorize typical experimental methods.

What you will be able to do

• Understand the physics of polymer surfaces
• Evaluate the forms of appearance of thin polymer films
• Analyze the phase behavior of block copolymer melts
• Assess the mechanical properties of chemically and physically crosslinked polymer gels
• Analyze chain conformations of polyelectrolytes in aqueous solution

What the module consists of

• LectureConveying the theoretical foundations and experimental implementation; interactive discussions and control questions
• ExerciseDeepening through problem examples, analysis programs and current publications; practical application of what has been learned

Teaching method

• Lecture/Beamer presentationExplanation of theory and experimental implementations with illustrative examples
• Interactive discussion/control questionsPromotes understanding through discussion of the content in the following session
• Exercises and analysis programsSecures application and deepening of the learning content
• Lecturer office hours (voluntary)Clarification of further questions in one-on-one discussions