13033 - Magnetism of Solids Modulübersicht

Module Number: 13033
Module Title:Magnetism of Solids
  Magnetismus in Festkörpern
Department: Faculty 1 - Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Seibold, Götz
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Each summer semester even year
Credits: 8
Learning Outcome:After successfully completing the module, students have acquired basic knowledge in the physics of magnetism with regard to theoretical and phenomenological aspects. They understand the connection between basic and applied science and know methods of attaining new perceptions.
Additionally the module supports presentation skills and further competences as accurateness, endurance and curiosity.
Contents:Second quantization, atomic magnetism, crystal field theory, dia- and paramagnetism, exchange interactions, spin-interactions in solids, Heisenberg model, Hubbard model, itinerant electron magnetism, spin-waves.
Recommended Prerequisites:
  • Basic (Bachelor) knowledge of solid state theory and theoretical physics.
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 4 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Exercise / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 150 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:
  • S. Blundell: Magnetism in Condensed Matter
  • W. Nolting, Fundamentals of Many-body Physics
  • W. Nolting, Quantum Theory of Magnetism
  • D. C. Matthis, The theory of magnetism
Module Examination:Prerequisite + Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:Prerequisite:
  • Successful completion of exercise assignments (75% must be reached)
Final module examination:
  • Oral examination, 30-45 min.
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Master (research-oriented) / Physics / PO 2021
Remarks:
  • Study programme Physics M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in the complexes „Physical Specialization with Theoretical Focus“ and „Physical Specialization with Experimental Focus“, topic area „Condensed Matter Physics“
Self organised studies comprise reworking of the lecture and solving of exercises.
Module Components:
  • Lecure: Magnetism in the Solid State
  • Accompanying exercises
  • Related examination
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment