Course Overview

Lecture on the fundametals of magnetism, magnetic materials and spintronics. Firstly, magnetism is discussed from a microscopic point of view, followed by topics of magnetic anisotropy and technical magnetization etc. Based on the above knowledge, nanomagnetism and spintronics are discussed including tunnel magnetoresistance. Finally, some typical examples of applications are shown as well as the prospect in this field.

Learning Achievement

To learn magnetism, magnetic materials and spintronics from the fundamentals to the latest topics, including basic concepts, microscopic understanding (especially the effect of Coulomb energy, etc.) and important applications.

Competence

To obtain high-level knowledge and understanding in a specialized topic in the degree program.

Course prerequisites

Basic knowledge in physics and materials science: undergraduate level quantum physics, statistical physics, thermodynamics, crystallography, etc.

Grading Philosophy

Mini tests about each lecture content and class report after all the lectures.

Course schedule

Magnetism, magnetic materials and spintronics will be studied from the fundamentals to the latest topics.
Introduction
Basic concepts in magnetism and magnetic materials
Magnetism of electrons and atoms
Magnetism of condensed matter
Ferromagnetism and mean field theory
Magnetic anisotropy and related phenomena
Magnetoresistance and related phenomena
Tunnel magnetoresistance and spintronics devices
Magnetization switching by magnetic field and electric current
Novel magneto transport phenomena and their future applications
Soft and hard magnetic materials and applications

Course type

Lectures

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Mitani Seiji

Other information

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university