Solid State Magnetism and Electronic Correlations

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ORAL EXAMINATIONS: 27.07.2018. Schedule (pdf)

Objectives:

• To get insight into fundamentals of magnetism and electron correlations in solids.
• To learn about principles of advanced experimental methods and their interpretation.
• To understand the basic concepts of electron correlation in solids and its implications.
• To apply this knowledge to understand and to assess modern research trends in condensed matter physics.

Lecturer: Prof. Rüdiger Klingeler

Location: Kirchhoff-Institute for Physics INF 227,  SR 2.404 / 3.402

Time: Mon, 14:15 - 15:45 h and Thur, 16:00 - 17:30 h

SWS: 6; Credit Points: 8

Tutorials: Weekly on Wednesday, 14:15 - 15:45 h (KIP, SR 2.404)

Tutor: Dr. Changhyun Koo

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Topics:  

• Magnetism and electronic properties of atoms and ions
• Electronic properties of solids, crystal field theory
• Magnetism in metals, micro- and nanomagnetism
• Hubbard model, Mott insulators
• Magnetism in insulators, magnetic interactions
• Collective phenomena: spin ordering and phase transitions
• Magnetoresistive Effects: Spintronics
• Quantum Magnetism
• Magnetism and its relevance for high-temperature superconductivity  

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