FA800 Condensed matter physics III

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
2/1/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. Mgr. Dominik Munzar, Dr. (lecturer)
Hoa Hong Nguyen, PhD (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. Mgr. Dominik Munzar, Dr.
Department of Condensed Matter Physics – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Hoa Hong Nguyen, PhD
Supplier department: Department of Condensed Matter Physics – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites
The students must finish the courses of F8800; F9800 before taking this course. The lectures will be given in English, therefore, students are required to have certain level of English listening, reading, and writing.
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
The purpose of the course is to cover the most important concepts in Magnetism. Statistical mechanics and quantum theory are at the heart of condensed matter physics. Although these subjects are used, I will try to separate topics based entirely on classical methods from those demanding a quantum treatment. The course is indeed to continue the course of Condensed Matter Physics I and II, and it will basically cover Magnetism and Magnetic Materials.
Learning outcomes
With this course, the students are expected to understands basic properties of several new generations of magnetic materials that are potential for applications and devices such as ferromagnetism in nano-size; multiferroics; etc. They are expected to be able to apply those knowledges into their research/Lab work concerning their MSc. thesis.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction 2. Magnetism of electrons 3. Magnetism of localized electrons on the atom 4. Ferromagnetism and Exchange 5. Antiferromagnetism and other magnetic orders 6. Macro-magnetism, Domains, and Hysteresis 7. Nanoscale magnetism 8. Experimental methods 9. Magnetic Materials 10. Application of Soft and Hard Magnets 11. Spintronics and Magnetic recordings
Literature
    required literature
  • J. M. D. Coey. Magnetism and Magnetic Materials; Cambridge University Press, 2010.
  • KITTEL, Charles. Úvod do fyziky pevných látek. 1. vyd. Praha: Academia, 1985, 598 s. URL info
    recommended literature
  • ASHCROFT, Neil W. and N. David MERMIN. Fizika tverdogo tela. Moskva: Mir, 1979, 399 s. info
  • KITTEL, Charles. Kvantová teória tuhých látok. Translated by Svetozár Kalavský - Rudolf Hajossy - Vladimír Urban. 1. vyd. Bratislava: Alfa, 1977, 472 s. info
Teaching methods
The course will run over 13 weeks. There are 2h of lectures and 1h of exercises per week in principle. The lectures will be given by both on board and ppt. There will be 2 mid-term exams in Oct and Nov, and one final exam in mid Dec. All exams will be in writing.
Assessment methods
Mid-term exam 1: 25%; Mid-term exam 2: 25%; Final Exam: 50%. Students who cannot done well 60% of homework will not allow to access the final exam. Grading: 90-100%: A; 80-89% B; 70-79%: C; 60-69%:D; 50-59: E; Below 50%: Fail.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Teacher's information
Dr. Hoa Hong NGUYEN (hong.nguyen@mail.muni.cz) Department of Condensed Matter Physics-Physics Section-Faculty of Science
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, spring 2012 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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