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| PHYS0933-1 | Magnetism and nanomagnetism
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| Duration : | 15h Th, 10h Pr |
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| Credits/ECTS : |
| Master in Physical Sciences, in-depth approach, 1st year | | First semester | | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, in-depth approach, 2nd year | | First semester | | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, didactic approach, 1st year | | First semester | | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, didactic approach, 2nd year | | First semester | | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, specialized approach, 1st year | | First semester | | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, specialized approach, 2nd year | | First semester | | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences | | First semester | | 3 |
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| Holder(s) : | Raphaël Hermann |
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| Language : | English language |
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| Course contents : | Study of magnetism in condensed matter. Review of magnetic concepts, units. Review of basic quantum mechanics concepts, spin and orbital moment. Magnetic interactions. Measurement techniques. Ordered magnetic structures. Low dimension magnetism. |
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| Course objective : | Initiate the student to magnetism and its application. |
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| Prerequisites : | The credits of a basic quantum mechanic course and of a basic solid state physics course are required. |
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| Workshops : | One day laboratory measurements. Exercice sessions during the course. |
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| Organization : | The schedule will be fixed at the beginning of the academic year 09-10 by the Department of Physics. |
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| Written notes : | Magnetism in Condensed Matter, Stephen Blundell, Oxford Master Series in Condensed Matter Physics, Oxford University Press. |
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| Assessment : | A written exam for the exercises.
Either presentation of a paper or a written exam for the theory. |
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| Contacts : | Raphaël HERMANN
Bât. B5 Département de physique
allée du 6 Août 17
4000 Liège 1
Belgique
+32 4 3663630
R.Hermann@ulg.ac.be
+49 2461 61 4786 |
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