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Reed-Hill, R. E., and R. Abbaschian. Physical Metallurgy Principles. 3rd ed. Boston: PWS-Kent, 1992, 926 pp.

DAY # TOPICS READINGS
1 Introduction: Scope and Approach of the Subject  
2 Interface Structures and Energetics: Homophase and Heterophase Interfaces in Bulk Materials and Thin Films Ch. 6
3 Interface Structures and Energetics: Homophase and Heterophase Interfaces in Bulk Materials and Thin Films (continued) Ch. 6
4 Interface Structures and Energetics: Homophase and Heterophase Interfaces in Bulk Materials and Thin Films (continued) Ch. 6
5 Energetics and Kinetics of Substitutional and Interstitial Solid Solutions: Solute Segregation to Dislocations and Interfaces Ch. 9
6 Energetics and Kinetics of Substitutional and Interstitial Solid Solutions: Solute Segregation to Dislocations and Interfaces (continued) Ch. 9
7 Energetics and Kinetics of Substitutional and Interstitial Solid Solutions: Solute Segregation to Dislocations and Interfaces (continued) Ch. 9
8 Energetics and Kinetics of Substitutional and Interstitial Solid Solutions: Solute Segregation to Dislocations and Interfaces (continued) Ch. 9
9 Kinetics of Dislocation and Interface Migration, Emphasis on Solute Effects: Drag of Atmospheres by Dislocations and Interfaces Ch. 9
10 Kinetics of Dislocation and Interface Migration, Emphasis on Solute Effects: Drag of Atmospheres by Dislocations and Interfaces (continued) Ch. 9
11 Kinetics of Dislocation and Interface Migration, Emphasis on Solute Effects: Drag of Atmospheres by Dislocations and Interfaces (continued) Ch. 9
12 Recovery, Recrystallization, and Grain Growth. Effects of Solutes and Second Phase Particles and Pores on Recrystallization and Grain Growth. Effects of Particles and Interfacial Grooving on Final Grain Size Ch. 8 plus Refs. A
13 Recovery, Recrystallization, and Grain Growth. Effects of Solutes and Second Phase Particles and Pores on Recrystallization and Grain Growth. Effects of Particles and Interfacial Grooving on Final Grain Size (continued) Ch. 8 plus Refs. A
14 Recovery, Recrystallization, and Grain Growth. Effects of Solutes and Second Phase Particles and Pores on Recrystallization and Grain Growth. Effects of Particles and Interfacial Grooving on Final Grain Size (continued) Ch. 8 plus Refs. A
15 Recovery, Recrystallization, and Grain Growth. Effects of Solutes and Second Phase Particles and Pores on Recrystallization and Grain Growth. Effects of Particles and Interfacial Grooving on Final Grain Size (continued) Ch. 8 plus Refs. A
16 Equations for Nucleation, Growth, Spinodal Decomposition, and Coarsening: Stable and Metastable Phase Formation Ch. 15, 16 plus Refs. B
17 Equations for Nucleation, Growth, Spinodal Decomposition, and Coarsening: Stable and Metastable Phase Formation (continued) Ch. 15, 16 plus Refs. B
18 Equations for Nucleation, Growth, Spinodal Decomposition, and Coarsening: Stable and Metastable Phase Formation (continued) Ch. 15, 16 plus Refs. B
19 Equations for Nucleation, Growth, Spinodal Decomposition, and Coarsening: Stable and Metastable Phase Formation (continued) Ch. 15, 16 plus Refs. B
20 Strengthening Mechanisms in Alloys Refs. C
21 Strengthening Mechanisms in Alloys (continued) Refs. C
22 Structure: Property Relationships in Al, Ti, and Ni Based Structural Alloys Refs. D
23 Structure: Property Relationships in Al, Ti, and Ni Based Structural Alloys (continued) Refs. D
24 Structure: Property Relationships in Hard and Soft Magnetic Materials and in Semiconductor Interconnects Refs. E
25 Structure: Property Relationships in Hard and Soft Magnetic Materials and in Semiconductor Interconnects (continued) Refs. E