Overview
What you will learn
After passing the Polymer Physics course offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology, the student should be able to:
- Explain concepts and solve problems connected to polymer physics
- Describe the behavior of polymers based on their structure and physical state
- Perform laboratory work to characterize polymers by experimental techniques and basic computer simulations
- Present and evaluate laboratory work in written and orally
- Reflect over the sustainability of materials
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Conformation and configuration
- Molecular weight and its determination
- The behavior of polymers in solution
- Blends and multicomponent systems
- Crosslinked polymers and rubber elasticity
- Amorphous state and glass transition
- Morphology and crystalline state
- Modeling and simulation of polymers
- Sustainability of materials
- Degradation of polymers
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
Disciplines
Materials Science Physics View 8 other Short Courses in Materials Science in SwedenWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or in sciences including 75 credits in chemistry or chemical engineering.
- English B/6.
- KF1010 Polymer Technology with Cellulose Technolgy or corresponding.
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Tuition Fees
Living costs
Stockholm
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