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402-0536-00L 6 Credits MSC D-PHYS
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Ferromagnetism: From Thin Films to Spintronics

Lecturers & Examiners: PD Dr. Rolf Allenspach
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:37

Abstract

Ferromagnetism: from Thin Films to Spintronics

Objective

Knowing the most important concepts and applications of ferromagnetism, in particular on the nanoscale (thin films, small structures). Being able to read and understand scientific articles at the front of research in this area. Learn to know how and why a hard disk functions. Learn to condense and present the results of a research articles so that the colleagues understand.

Content

Short revisit of some fundamental terms from the “Magnetism: From the atom to the solid state" lecture. Topics: magnetization curves, magnetic domains, magnetic anisotropy; novel effects in ultrathin magnetic films and multilayers: interlayer exchange, spin transport; magnetization dynamics, spin precession. Applications: Magnetic data storage, magnetic memories, spin-based electronics, also called spintronics.

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Lecture Notes

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Ferromagnetism: From Thin Films to Spintronics
  • Mon 15:45-17:30 (HPP H 6)
2 h weekly
exercise Ferromagnetism: From Thin Films to Spintronics
  • By Appointment None-None
1 h weekly

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