Magnetic Materials

Calendar

LEC #	TOPICS	KEY DATES
1	Introduction
Classical Magnetism
2	Magnetostatics
3	Magnetostatics (cont.)	Problem set 1 due
4	Where Do Magnetic Moments Come From?
Quantum Mechanics and Magnetism in Oxides and Metals
5	Spin, Anomalous Zeeman Effect, and Ferromagnetism
6	Exchange in Insulators	Problem set 2 due
7	Bonding and Magnetism	Problem set 3 due
Magnetic Energies
8	Magnetic Anisotropy	Problem set 4 due
9	Torque Measurement of Magnetic Anisotropy	Problem set 5 due
10	Magnetoelastic Anisotropy
11	Magnetic Domain Walls and Domains	Problem set 6 due
12	Magnetic Domains	Outline of written assignment due
13	Lab Experience
14	Analysis and Discussion of Lab Results
15	Magnetization Processes	Problem set 7 due
16	Written Mid-term Exam
Magnetic Materials and Applications
17	Soft Ferromagnetic Materials Behavior	Problem set 8 due
18	Amorphous Magnetism	Problem set 9 due
19	Nanocrystalline Magnetic Materials
20	Hard Magnetic Materials
21	Transport in Magnetic Materials
22	Surface and Thin Film Magnetism	Written assignment due
23	Magnetic Recording
24	Magnetic Recording Materials
25-26	Oral Presentations by Students (20-30 minutes)	Problem set 10 due (in session 25) Student projects due