PHYS-E0430 - Magnetism and Spintronics D, Lecture, 14.9.2021-10.12.2021

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

After this course, the student has a good basic understanding of magnetism and spintronics. The student will also get an overview of relevant characterization techniques and some of the most fascinating recent topics in this research field.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 14.09.2021 - 10.12.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Sebastiaan van Dijken

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Magnetism of electrons and atoms, magnetic ordering phenomena, domain theory and magnetization reversal, nanoscale magnetism, magnetization dynamics, experimental methods, applications of magnetic materials, magnetoresistance, recent topics in nanomagnetism and spintronics. 

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures and exercise sessions. One final exam. Solving the exercises will give bonus points for the exam.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures 24 h, exercise sessions 24 h, exam 2 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, J.M.D. Coey (Cambridge University Press) + complementary handouts

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    (2020, 2021) - No teaching

    2021-2022 Autumn I-II

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