Polymer physics 1

Please check in Moodle - at the beginning of the semester, there is some organizational information for you. In case of questions, please contact the lecturer, papadakis(at)tum.de.

Duration of the lecture Polymer Physics: 2 semester
Polymer Physics 1  is offered in WS 25/26, Polymer Physics 2 is offered in SS 26.

Lecture notes etc.: in Moodle

Lecture
Prof. Christine M. Papadakis
in English language
on Tuesdays 10:15-11.45 pm in PH II 227
start: October 14, 2025
Please register for the lecture in TUMOnline.

Content of Polymer Physics 1:
Microstructure, architecture and molar mass
Molar mass determination
Chain conformation
Polymer solutions and blends
Crystalline polymers
The glassy amorphous state
Mechanical properties of polymer melts

Content of Polymer Physics 2:
Polymer surfaces and interfaces
Dynamics in polymer melts
Polymer thin films
Block copolymers
Polymer gels
Polyelectrolytes
Electrical properties of polymers
Conducting polymers

Exercise classes (exercise sheets in Moodle)
Wenqi Xu and Ziyan Zhang, in English language
on Tuesdays 8:30-10:00 pm in PH II 227
start: October 21, 2025
Please register for the exercise class in TUMOnline.

Office hours of the lecturer 
on Wednesdays 09:00-10:30 am in room PH I 3283, Garching
during the semester
Please register with the lecturer beforehand: papadakis(at)tum.de.

Exams
After the end of each semester and at the beginning of the subsequent semester, oral exams are offered. Please register in TUMOnline for the exam. Dates and times will be agreed on with the lecturer in the lecture. Exam duration is ca. 30 min.