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4: Atomic Scale Structure of Materials

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Learning Objectives

  • know the differences between single crystal, polycrystalline and amorphous solids
  • be able to identify the characteristic features of single crystals and polycrystals
  • understand the nature of crystal defects
  • appreciate the use of polarised light to examine optical properties


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