Objectifs :
The aim of these lectures is to introduce the basic ground for the understanding of magnetic phenomena in condensed matter, starting from the classical magnetism and highlight the role of quantum mechanics to describe the microscopic interaction between magnetic atoms. Special emphasis will be given to the methods to characterize the magnetic materials by macroscopic and microscopic point of view.
The advanced final lectures will be devoted to the description of neutron and x-ray scattering methods to investigate the microscopic electronic correlations in solids.

Programme :
Electron degrees of freedom promote structural modifications, transport effects, ferro-electricity, superconductivity, and magnetic phenomena such as spontaneous long-range magnetic order, magneto-resistivity, or magneto-electricity.
Current research efforts include the preparation of thin films for improved data storage, the exploration of electron spin rather than charge for device switching ("spintronics") and development of new materials such as polymer-based magnets for lightweight and low-cost applications.

Pré-requis :
Connaissance de base de l’électromagnétisme, physique de la matière condensée, cristallographie.

Equipe pédagogique :
Luigi PAOLASINI

La formation participe à l'objectif suivant :conforter la culture scientifique des doctorants dans leur champ disciplinaire ou en interdisciplinaire