Magnetism (E/A) - Magnetism
| Course | Magnetism (E/A) |
|---|---|
| Course No. | Magnetism |
| Category | Type | Language | Teaching hours | CP | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | Lecture | English | 2 | 3 | WT |
Preparation: Basic knowledge in condensed matter physics
Form of Testing and Examination: Oral examination
Length of Course: 1 semester
Aims of the Course: Understanding of magnetism in condensed matter systems
Contents of the Course:
The lecture introduces to the magnetism in condensed matter systems. Starting from basic concepts of the magnetic properties of free atoms it is aimed to illustrate the extremely rich field of collective magnetism that arises from the mutual interaction of an extremely large number of interacting particles.
Topics covered are
Magnetism of free atoms
Magnetism of ions in the crystal electric field
Magnetic interactions and ordering phenomena
Magnetic ground states and excitations
Itinerant magnetism
Magnetic frustration and low dimensionality
Magnetic order vs. competing ordering phenomena
Recommended Literature:
Skriptum (available during the course)
S. Blundell, Magnetism in Condensed Matter
Ashcroft/Mermin, Solid State Physics
Kittel, Festkörperphysik