# Intro To Glass Science

## MTLE-4030

Glasses are used in optical communications (optical fibers), electronics (insulator), and nuclear waste processing in addition to conventional use as windows, light bulbs, and containers. Subjects covered include: Formation and structure of inorganic glasses. The relationship between properties and cooling rate. Viscosity and structural relaxation. Phase separation and crystallization. Ionic diffusion and electrical properties. Mechanical strength and fatigue. Glass surface and chemical durability. Optical properties.

3 credits
Cross-listed with:
MTLE-6962 Topics in MTLE
Prereqs:
none

# Past Term Data
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| Spring | Summer | Fall
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| (Session 1) | (Session 2) |
2024 |  |  |
2023 | Intro To Glass Science (3c) Minoru Tomozawa Seats Taken: 10/20 |  |
2022 |  |  |
2021 | Intro To Glass Science (3c) Minoru Tomozawa Seats Taken: 9/35 |  |
2020 |  |  |
2019 | Intro To Glass Science (3c) Minoru Tomozawa Seats Taken: 9/35 |  |
2018 | Intro To Glass Science (3c) Minoru Tomozawa Seats Taken: 11/35 |  |
2017 |  |  |
2016 |  |  | Intro To Glass Science (3c) Minoru Tomozawa Seats Taken: 20/35
2015 |  |  | Intro To Glass Science (3c) Minoru Tomozawa Seats Taken: 28/35
2014 |  |  | Intro To Glass Science (3c) Minoru Tomozawa Seats Taken: 16/35
2013 |  |  | Intro To Glass Science (3c) Minoru Tomozawa Seats Taken: 22/35
2012 |  |  | Intro To Glass Science (3c) Minoru Tomozawa Seats Taken: 19/31
2011 |  |  | Intro To Glass Science (3c) Minoru Tomozawa Seats Taken: 22/35
2010 |  |  | Intro To Glass Science (3c) Minoru Tomozawa Seats Taken: 33/35
2009 |  |  | Intro To Glass Science (3c) Minoru Tomozawa Seats Taken: 19/28
2008 |  |  | Intro To Glass Science (3c) Minoru Tomozawa Seats Taken: 21/35
2007 |  |  | Intro To Glass Science (3c) Minoru Tomozawa Seats Taken: 8/25
2006 |  |  | Intro To Glass Science (3c) Minoru Tomozawa Seats Taken: 5/20
2005 |  |  | Intro To Glass Science (3c) Minoru Tomozawa Seats Taken: 9/20
2004 |  |  | Intro To Glass Science (3c) Minoru Tomozawa Seats Taken: 10/20
2003 |  |  |
2002 |  |  | Glass Science (3c) Minoru Tomozawa Seats Taken: 5/25
2001 |  |  | Glass Science (3c) Minoru Tomozawa Seats Taken: 5/25
2000 |  |  |
1999 |  |  | Intro To Glass Science (3c) Minoru Tomozawa Seats Taken: 11/30
1998 |  |  |