Composites.Classification.
Matrix and reinforcement phases.
Fibre reinforced composites.
Mechanical properties of continuous and short fibre composites.
Polymer matrix composites:characteristics,materials and manufacture technologies.
Metal and ceramic matrix composites.
Glassceramics
Material,light and colour.Optical properties of materials.Optical fibres.
Smart materials:shape-memory and chromogenic materials.
Semiconductor materials,light and design:LED and OLED.