Diffusion and thermodynamics of surfaces and interfaces, Irreversible thermodynamics, Kinetics of phase transformations, Salient features of solid-solid and solid-liquid phase transformations, Ingot, Continuous cast and fusion weld microstructure, Defects during solidification, Diffusional transformations in steel, Precipitation phenomena in age hardened alloys, Order-disorder transformation, Martensitic transformations.
Texts / Reference Books:
- D. A. Porter and K. E. Easterling, Thermodynamics of solids, R.A. Swalin,Phase transformations in metals and alloys.
- P. G. Shewmon, Diffusion in solids.
- R. E. Reed-Hill, Physical metallurgy principles.
- R. w. Cahn and P Haasen, Physical Metallurgy (4th Ed.)
- M. P. Allen, D. J. Tildesley, Computer Simulation of Liquids.
- J. M. Haile, Molecular Dynamics Simulation: Elementary Method.
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