F6360 Magnetic properties of thin layers

Faculty of Science
Spring 2003
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Václav Holý, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Josef Humlíček, CSc.
Department of Condensed Matter Physics – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: prof. RNDr. Václav Holý, CSc.
Prerequisites
a good knowledge of solid state phzsics and quantum mechanics
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
An overwiew of magnetic properties of thin layers and their technological applications
Syllabus
  • 1. Magnetic properties of individual atoms and exchange interaction a free atom in a magnetic field terms, the Hund rules magnetic monments of atoms in a solid interaction of magnetic moments example: H2 molecule the Heissenberg hamiltonian the Weiss theorz of molecular field the Curie-Weiss law 2. Magnetism of valence electrons the spin density functional the Stoner model antiferromagnetism and spin waves magnetic properties of alloys surface magnetic properties 3. Magnetic properties of thin layers magnetic anizotropy magnetization of thin layers magnetic phase transition magnetic domains in thin layers magnetic multilayers 4. Exchange interaction between magnetic layers Dependence on the properties of the spacer layers Dependence on the interface properties 5. Magnetoresistance Anisotropic magnetoresistance (AMR) Giant magnetoresistance (GMR) Colossal magnetoresistance (CMR) Eelements of the theoretical description of GMR Spinvalves 6. Growth of thin layers, MBE method In-situ analysis of the layers Growth kinetics Ecamples of the growth of magnetic layers 7. Experimental methods Magnetometry Atoms as measuring devices neutron scattering absorption and ascattering of x-rays
Assessment methods (in Czech)
přednáška je ukončena kolokviem
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007.
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