Magnetic properties of matter 1100-3IN`MWM
The lecture aims in presenting the basics of magnetism: fundamental magnetic quantyties, the nature of magnetism, magnetism of isolated magnetic ions and collective properties of interacting magnetiic centers. In contrast of typical electromagnetic courses, this course focuses on microscopic phenomenas and mechanisms yielding magnetism of condensed matter, in particular of crystals and nano materials.
Program:
Fundamental magnetic quantities
Ideal, noninteracting magnetic moments
Free ions and atoms
Magnetic ions in matter - Crystal Field
Interaction between magnetic ions
Long range magnetic order (ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic systems)
Paramagnetic phase of interacting systems
Ferromagnetic phase
Magnetic domains
Spin glasses
Magnetic semiconductors
Experimental methods of magnetism
The lecture is addressed to the students with no knowledge of magnetism. Lecture aims in providing the basic knowledge about problems of modern magnetism. After the course the student is able to follows the actual literature of modern magnetism.
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Prerequisites (description)
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Learning outcomes
Lecture aims in providing the basic knowledge about problems of modern magnetism. After the course the student is able to follows the actual literature of modern magnetism.
Student passing the exam with the score "vary good" will know all the issues specified in the program. Each student passing the exam will be able to analyse experimental data using basic magnetic models (including Brillouin, Mean Field Approximation and Stoner-Wohlfart); distinguish between noninteracting systems (paramagnets) and interacting systems (including ferromagnets and antiferromagnets); will know fundamental mechanism of interaction between magnetic moments.
Assessment criteria
oral exam
Practical placement
no
Bibliography
C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics
S.Blundell, Magnetism in Condensed Matter
D.C. Mattis, Theory of magnetism.
A.H. Morrish, The Physical Principles of Magnetism
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