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| PHYS3023-1 | Theory of magnetism
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| Duration : | 20h Th, 10h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Eric Bousquet |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| English language |
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Course contents :
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| This lecture aims at introducing the quantum theory of magnetism in solids. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| - History of magnetism and magnetostatics
- Electronic and atomic magnetism
- Exchange interaction, ferro- and antiferro-magnetism
- Superexchange, double exchange
- Crystal field and magnetic anisotropy
- Ferrimagnetism and weak ferromagnetism
- Group theory in magnetic materials
- Experimental methods
- Magnetic materials and applications
- Nanomagnetism and finite size effects |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basics in solid-state physics and quantum mechanics are required to follow the lecture. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| 20h lectures and 10h exercices (black board and slides) |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face-to-face |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Recommended:
Magnetism and magnetic materials, J. M. D. Coey, Cambridge University Press (good introduction).
Electron correlation and magnetism, P. Fazekas, World Scientific (advanced). |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral examination |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Eric Bousquet
Institut de Physique, B5a (bureau 3/3)
Allée du 6 Août, 17
B-4000 Sart Tilman
Tel: 0032 (0)4 366 25 85
email: eric.bousquet@ulg.ac.be |
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