Master - Fakultät für Physik und Astronomie
Master - Fakultät für Physik und Astronomie
Master - Fakultät für Physik und Astronomie
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Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg 45<br />
Department of Physics and Astronomy<br />
Code: MVCMP3<br />
Course Title: Magnetism<br />
Programme: <strong>Master</strong> of Science (Physics)<br />
Type: Lecture with exercises<br />
Credit Points: 6<br />
Workload: 180 h<br />
Teaching Hours:<br />
5/week<br />
Mode:<br />
WPM<br />
Term:<br />
WS<br />
Module Parts:<br />
• Lecture on “Magnetism” (4 hours/week)<br />
• Exercises with homework (1 hour/week)<br />
Module Contents:<br />
• Basics, experimental methods<br />
• Magnetism of atoms and ions<br />
• Magnetism in solids: crystal fields, magnetism of free electrons<br />
• Magnetic interactions<br />
• Collective effects: spin ordering and phase transitions<br />
• Interplay of spins, orbitals, electrons, and structure<br />
• Colossal Magneto-resistance<br />
• Quasi-1D magnetism<br />
• Magnetism and high-temperature superconductivity<br />
Objective: Theoretical and experimental basics on magnetism and magnetic materials,<br />
ranging from basics to current research. Emphasis on interplay of spins, orbitals, electrons,<br />
and structure in complex materials.<br />
Necessary/useful Knowledge: Content of PTP4, MKEP2<br />
Recommended Literature: To be announced by lecturer<br />
Specialties:<br />
Form of Testing and Examination: defined by lecturer before beginning of course<br />
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