Phys 675 Magnetism in Solid

Syllabus

PHYS 675  Magnetism in Solids                                                                        3 (3+0)
Magnetic field in free space and matter, magnetic quantities and units, types of magnetism. Spin and atomic magnetism.   Quantum mechanics of magnetic properties.  Interaction of spins.  Exchange interactions. Itinerant electrons and localized interactions.  Magnetization curves.  Magnetic resonance ESR and NMR. Magnetic properties of superconductors. Magnetoresistance. Superparamagnetism.  Nanoscale magnetism, spintronics. Spin entanglement.