Magnetism and Magnetic Materials – with project

• Describe why materials have magnetic moments
• Describe why and how magnetic moments in materials interact
• Calculate the magnetic response of a magnetic material to an external magnetic field
• Describe and visualize the different types of magnetically ordered structures (ferro-, antiferro-, and ferrimagnets)
• Calculate the magnetic phase transition temperature in the mean field model
• Derive an expression for magnetic excitations (spin waves)
• Explain formation of magnetic domains and single-domain properties
• Explain the particular magnetic properties of nanoparticles
• Describe the principles in a series of magnetic measurement techniques: magnetometry magnetic imaging, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), neutron scattering
• Do an in-depth study equivalent of 5 ECTS points on magnetism and magnetic materials using one of the topics/techniques presented in the course. The project may be experimental or theoretical

Magnetic moments in solids, magnetic interactions, magnetic ordering, ferromagnetism, ferrimagnetism and antiferromagnetism, magnetic model systems, magnetic domains, spin waves, magnetic nanostructures, magnetic materials, NMR, magnetization measurements, neutron scattering, magnetic imaging.

10036/10102/10303, or equivalent courses

Lectures, problem solving, lab exercises and project work.

Maximum: 12.

Please be aware that this course has a limited number of seats available. If there are too many applicants, a pool will be created for the remainder of the qualified applicants, and they will be selected at random. You will be informed 8 days before the start of the course, whether you have been allocated a spot.