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Magnetism and Magnetic Materials

Module PH2265

This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.

Module version of SS 2018

There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.

Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.

available module versions
WS 2021/2SS 2018

Basic Information

PH2265 is a semester module in English language at Master’s level which is offered in summer semester.

This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.

  • Specific catalogue of special courses for condensed matter physics
  • Complementary catalogue of special courses for nuclear, particle, and astrophysics
  • Complementary catalogue of special courses for Biophysics
  • Complementary catalogue of special courses for Applied and Engineering Physics

If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.

Total workloadContact hoursCredits (ECTS)
300 h 90 h 10 CP

Responsible coordinator of the module PH2265 in the version of SS 2018 was Christian Back.

Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions

Content

In this module knowledge of fundamental characteristics of magnetic systems will be acquired. In the introduction there will be a discussion of atomic magnetism, paramagnetism and diamagnetism. Subsequently magnetic order in solid state matter will be introduced. Magnetic phases characterized by long-range order will be discussed and their behavior as a function of temperature and magnetic field will be analyzed. Micromagnetic properties such as domains and domain walls of ferromagnetically ordered systems will be studied. Finally magneto-resistive effects which are important for technological applications will be studied. Several experimental techniques and modern applications of magnetic materials will be presented.

Learning Outcome

After successful completion of the module the students are able to:

  1. Evaluate the response of magnetic materials when applying a magnetic field,
  2. Evaluate the magnetic properties of isolated ions and atoms,
  3. Understand the influence of a crystallographic environment on ions and atoms,
  4. Analyze the magnetic properties of free charge carriers in solids,
  5. Understand the various coupling mechanisms between magnetic moments,
  6. Understand magnetic ordering and phase transistions, and
  7. Analyze the results of experimental data with respect to manifestations of magnetism

Preconditions

No preconditions in addition to the requirements for the Master’s program in Physics.

Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature

Courses and Schedule

TypeSWSTitleLecturer(s)DatesLinks
VO 4 Magnetism and Magnetic Materials Back, C.
Assistants: Chen, L.
Tue, 14:00–16:00, PH 2024
Thu, 16:00–18:00, PH 2024
eLearning
UE 2 Exercise to Magnetism and Magnetic Materials Chen, L.
Responsible/Coordination: Back, C.

Learning and Teaching Methods

The module consists of a lecture and exercise classes.

In the thematically structured lecture the learning content is presented. With cross references between different topics the universal concepts in physics are shown. In scientific discussions the students are involved to stimulate their analytic-physics intellectual power.

In the exercise the learning content is deepened and exercised using problem examples and calculations. Thus the students are able to explain and apply the learned physics knowledge independently.

Media

PowerPoint, Board work, Excercise sheets

Literature

  • S. Blundell: Magnetism in Condensed Matter, Oxford University Press, (2000)
  • J.M.D. Coey: Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Cambridge University Press, (2010)
  • R. Skomski: Simple Models of Magnetism, Oxford University Press, (2008)
  • J. Stöhr & H.C. Siegmann: Magnetism, Springer, (2006)

Module Exam

Description of exams and course work

There will be an oral exam of 25 minutes duration. Therein the achievement of the competencies given in section learning outcome is tested exemplarily at least to the given cognition level using comprehension questions and sample calculations.

For example an assignment in the exam might be:

  • Description of the temperature dependence of a ferromagnetic material in an applied magnetic field and in zero magnetic field
  • Derivation of Bloch’s law
  • Reason for the formation of magnetic domains
  • Description of a magnetic domain wall
  • Explanation of the giant magnet-resistance effect
  • Origin of oscillatory exchange coupling

In the exam no learning aids are permitted.

Participation in the exercise classes is strongly recommended since the exercises prepare for the problems of the exam and rehearse the specific competencies.

Exam Repetition

The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.

Current exam dates

Currently TUMonline lists the following exam dates. In addition to the general information above please refer to the current information given during the course.

Title
TimeLocationInfoRegistration
Exam to Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
Mon, 2024-02-05 till 23:55 Dummy-Termin. Wenden Sie sich zur individuellen Terminvereinbarung an die/den Prüfer(in). Anmeldung für Prüfungstermin vor 23.03.2024. // Dummy date. Contact examiner for individual appointment. Registration for exam date before 2024-Mar-23. till 2024-01-15 (cancelation of registration till 2024-02-04)
Mon, 2024-03-25 till 23:55 Dummy-Termin. Wenden Sie sich zur individuellen Terminvereinbarung an die/den Prüfer(in). Anmeldung für Prüfungstermin zwischen 25.03.2024 und 20.04.2024. // Dummy date. Contact examiner for individual appointment. Registration for exam date between 2024-Mar-25 and 2024-Apr-20. till 2024-03-24
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