Module Details |
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Title | Magnetic Properties of Solids | ||
Code | PHYS399 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr LA O'Brien Physics lobrien@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Aims |
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Students will develop an understanding of the phenomena and fundamental mechanisms of magnetism in condensed matter. They will be able to assess and compare the quantum mechanical interactions at play in different solids, and their impact on observable magnetic properties. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Atomic structure basis for magnetic moments. |
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(LO2) Definition of Magnetisation, magnetic susceptibility, diamagnetism, paramagnetism |
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(LO3) Magnetic moments of ions. |
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(LO4) Crystal fields and local environments |
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(LO5) Magnetic ordering, M vs T curve. |
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(LO6) Types of magnetic order: Ferromagnetism, antiferromagnetism, ferrimagnetism. |
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(LO7) Quantum origin of magnetism |
Syllabus |
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• Atomic structure basis for magnetic moments. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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10 x 1 hour lectures 5 x 1 hour group discussion sessions 2 x 1 hour tutorials The module will be delivered in person in 2021. Asynchronous learning materials (notes/videos/exercises etc) will be made available to students through the VLE. The module will have regular synchronous sessions in active learning mode. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
10 7 |
17 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 56 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 73 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
time-controlled in person examination | 120 | 80 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
mid-module continuous assessment task | 0 | 20 |
Recommended Texts |
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