PHYS-745 / 4 credits

Teacher(s): Ansermet Jean-Philippe, Invited lecturers (see below)

Language: English

Remark: Next time: Fall


Frequency

Every year

Summary

The course is conceived in the perspective of understanding the fundamentals of spintronics. This implies learning about magnetism at the quantum mechanical level, mechanisms for spin relaxation and spin transport, including Berry phase. Various forms of magnetic resonance are presented.

Content

Note

The format of the course is ex cathedra classes followed by a presentation by one of the participant. Participants will be challenged to understand and explain the details of a recent paper, using the course material and more.

Keywords

exchange, RKKY, DM, Rashba splitting, magnetic anisotropies, spin relaxation, spin-dependent transport, magnetic resonance, spin waves

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

2 semester of quantum mechanics, 1 semester solid state physics, 2 semesters statistical physics.

Recommended courses

Quantum mechanics

Prof. D. Grundler's course on magnetism

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

  • o conceive new experiments in the field of spintronics and magnetic resonance.

Expected student activities

to be able to understand recent research on spintronics or magnetic resonance

Resources

Bibliography


Lecture notes (500+ pages, 1000+ references)

 

Moodle Link

In the programs

  • Exam form: Oral presentation (session free)
  • Subject examined: Spin Dynamics
  • Lecture: 28 Hour(s)
  • Exercises: 28 Hour(s)

Reference week

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