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Study programme |
PhD studies in physics |
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Chosen research
area (module) |
Condensed Matter Physics
and Statistical Physics |
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Nature and level of studies |
Academic studies of third
degree |
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Name of the course |
Physics of Magnetism |
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Professor
(lectures) |
Djordje Spasojevic |
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Professor/associate
(examples/practical) |
Djordje Spasojevic |
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Professor/associate
(additional) |
Djordje Spasojevic |
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ECTS |
15 |
Status
(required/elective) |
optional |
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Access requirements |
Condensed Matter Physics B/
Theory of Condensed Matter / Introduction to Physics of Magnetism |
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Aims of the course |
Introduction to the Physics of Magnetism |
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Learning outcomes |
Qualifying
for the scientific research. |
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Contents of the course |
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Lectures |
Core: basic properties of magnetic systems and materials;
classification of phenomenological magnetic properties; quantum theory of
paramagnetism and exchange interaction; mean-field approximation; magnetic
anisotropy; dipole-dipole interaction; magnons; itinerant magnetism. Special topics: magnetic materials;
nanoparticles; thin films; magneto-resistance; magneto-optical materials;
magnetic semiconductors and isolators; multiferroics; magnetic data storage;
magnetic models; spin waves. |
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Examples/ practical classes |
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Recommended books |
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1 |
N. Majlis, The quantum theory of magnetism, 2nd
edition (World Scientific Publishing Co., 2007) |
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2 |
D.
Mattis, The theory of magnetism I & II (Springer) |
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B. D.
Cullity and C. D. Graham, Introduction to magnetic materials (J. Wiley, 2009) |
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D. D.
Stancil and A. Prabhakar, Spin Waves: Theory and Applications (Springer,
2008) |
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5 |
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Number of classes
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Lectures |
Examples&practicals |
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Student
project |
Additional |
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2 |
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1 |
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Teaching and learning methods |
Lectures
and tutorials, problems, seminar. |
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Assessment (maximal
100) |
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assesed coursework |
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examination |
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coursework |
10 |
written examination |
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practicals |
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oral examination |
50 |
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papers |
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presentations |
40 |
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