The crystalline structure of many important materials and
the unique physical properties based on these structures
are at the heart of most innovative modern technologies.
Examples include nearly all semiconductors used in
electronics, optoelectronics, detectors, and solar cells,
the materials used in many types of lasers, piezoelectric
crystals and ceramics, other optical materials, materials
for energy conversion etc. The sizes of the active units of
such materials range from nanometers to meters depend-
ing on the material and application. Understanding the
crystal structure, the resulting material properties, and
being able to control both of them is essential for the
successful use of crystals and crystalline materials in all
of these applications.
The new Master of Science "Crystalline Materials" at the
University of Freiburg is a 2-year interdisciplinary course
providing a broad education in crystalline structures,
their determination and their properties, as well as in
their production and applications. It includes a wide range
of courses in analytical methods and a comprehensive
section on crystal growth. Due to its interdisciplinary
nature, it is perfectly suited for students having obtained
a B.Sc. (or equivalent) degrees from Geosciences (Geo-
logy, Mineralogy), Materials Science and Engineering,
Physics, Chemistry, Microsystems Engineering, Electrical
Engineeringand similar fields, who want to specialize in
this exciting and promising area.
There is a wide range of potential employers for students
obtaining a Master in Crystalline Materials, including the
semiconductor industry, companies working in ceramics
and cements, companies in optics and laser applications,
etc., with excellent job prospects.
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View parallel to [100] into a channel of tetrahedral voids of CdAl2S4
(synthesis and structure determination: H. Schwer, V. Krämer,
Kristallographisches Institut der Universität Freiburg)
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