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402-0770-00L 6 Credits MSC D-PHYS
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Physics with Muons: From Atomic to Solid State Physics

Physik mit Myonen: Von der Atomphysik zur Festkörperphysik

Does not take place this semester.
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Abstract

Introduction and overview of various physical questions, that can be addressed with muons. Particularly, the use of polarized muons as microscopic magnetic probes in condensed matter physics will be presented (Muon spin rotation and relaxation, applications in studies of magnetism, superconductivity, semiconductors, thin film structures).

Objective

Basic understanding of the use of muons as microscopic magnetic micro probes of matter. Theory and examples of muon spin precession and relaxation in various materials. Selected examples in magnetism, superconductivity and semiconductor physics. Specific examples about use of muons for atomic spectroscopy and determination of fundamental constants.

Content

Muon characteristics. Generation of muon beams. Selected topics from particle physics: muon decay, lifetime. measurement of the muon magnetic anomaly. Hyperfine interaction, muonium spectroscopy. Fundamentals of muons spin rotation/relaxation and resonance. Static and dynamic spin relaxation. Applications in magnetic studies: local magnetic fields in matter, phase transitions, spin-glass dynamics. Applications in superconductivity: determination of magnetic penetration depths, dynamics of the vortex state. hydrogen states in semiconductors. Thin film and surface studies with low energy muons.

Resources

Lecture Notes

seehttp://people.web.psi.ch/morenzoni/

Literature

http://lmu.web.psi.ch/about/aboutmsr.html#rev

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Physik mit Myonen: Von der Atomphysik zur Festkörperphysik
Does not take place this semester. Lecture can also be given in English
No time listed 2 h weekly
exercise Physik mit Myonen: Von der Atomphysik zur Festkörperphysik
Does not take place this semester.
  • By Appointment None-None
1 h weekly

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