NMT 225(3-3-4)
Introduction to Vacuum Science and Technology
Vacuum science and technology have evolved significantly over the past 30 years and are now indispensible to the fields of scientific research and industry. This hands-on laboratory course will provide an introduction to vacuum equipment and instrumentation and will consist of three major parts: 1) the basics of various pumps, including rotary pumps, turbo pumps, and cryo pumps; 2) the physical and chemical principles underlying the design and use of high vacuums; and 3) vacuum measurements, leak detection, calibration and standards, and safety issues related to vacuum equipment.
PR: PHY 124 and CHM 121 and NMT 150, or appropriate industrial experience.