Introduction to Frustrated Magnetism
Frequency
Every 3 years
Summary
To provide an introduction to all aspects of the rapidly evolving field of frustrated magnetism: 1) New paradigms: spin liquids, spin ice, topological order, ... 2) Basic models and methods 3) Experimental realizations
Content
1) Introduction: definition and overview of frustration in magnetism
2) Basic models
3) Classical frustrated magnets: ground state degeneracy and ground state correlations
4) Order by disorder: ordering by thermal or quantum fluctuations
5) Spontaneous breaking of translational symmetry: valence-bond solids, magnetization plateaux
6) Broken SU(2) symmetry without magnetic order: nematic order
7) Spin liquids: Resonating-Valence Bond liquids, algebraic order, topological order
8) Conclusion: open issues and perpectives
Keywords
Solid state physics, quantum magnetism, frustration, quantum phase transitions
Learning Prerequisites
Required courses
Basic courses of quantum mechanics, statistical physics and solid state physics
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Carry out research dealing with frustrated magnetism.
In the programs
- Number of places: 30
- Exam form: Oral (session free)
- Subject examined: Introduction to Frustrated Magnetism
- Lecture: 28 Hour(s)
- Type: optional