MAE 3130
Nanoscale Heat Transfer
Course Description
Prerequisites
APMA 2130 or MATH 3250 or APMA 2501 - Differential Equations & Linear Algebra
Development of fundamentals of heat transfer from a nanoscale or atomic perspective, as applied to nanotechnology and energy applications; topics include selected relevant concepts from Kinetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Solid State Physics, Statistical Thermodynamics, wave vs. particle transport theory, Landauer and Boltzmann Transport Formalisms, and thermoelectricity. Prerequisite: APMA 2130 or MATH 3250 or APMA 2501 - Differential Equations & Linear Algebra.