| LEC # | TOPICS | KEY DATES |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | |
| Classical Magnetism | ||
| 2 | Magnetostatics | |
| 3 | Magnetostatics (cont.) | Problem set 1 due |
| 4 | Where Do Magnetic Moments Come From? | |
| Quantum Mechanics and Magnetism in Oxides and Metals | ||
| 5 | Spin, Anomalous Zeeman Effect, and Ferromagnetism | |
| 6 | Exchange in Insulators | Problem set 2 due |
| 7 | Bonding and Magnetism | Problem set 3 due |
| Magnetic Energies | ||
| 8 | Magnetic Anisotropy | Problem set 4 due |
| 9 | Torque Measurement of Magnetic Anisotropy | Problem set 5 due |
| 10 | Magnetoelastic Anisotropy | |
| 11 | Magnetic Domain Walls and Domains | Problem set 6 due |
| 12 | Magnetic Domains | Outline of written assignment due |
| 13 | Lab Experience | |
| 14 | Analysis and Discussion of Lab Results | |
| 15 | Magnetization Processes | Problem set 7 due |
| 16 | Written Mid-term Exam | |
| Magnetic Materials and Applications | ||
| 17 | Soft Ferromagnetic Materials Behavior | Problem set 8 due |
| 18 | Amorphous Magnetism | Problem set 9 due |
| 19 | Nanocrystalline Magnetic Materials | |
| 20 | Hard Magnetic Materials | |
| 21 | Transport in Magnetic Materials | |
| 22 | Surface and Thin Film Magnetism | Written assignment due |
| 23 | Magnetic Recording | |
| 24 | Magnetic Recording Materials | |
| 25-26 | Oral Presentations by Students (20-30 minutes) | Problem set 10 due (in session 25) Student projects due |