micromagnetics, nanomagnetics

As part of the course 3S100 "Magnetism & Magnetic Materials", I gave a minilecture about micro- and nanomagnetism. An introduction was given to the physics: critical diameters were derived for superparamagnetism and single-domain behaviour, the curling and buckling modes were briefly explained. Then three applications were presented: ferrofluids, biosensors and vortex switching.

• presentation slides
• brief lecture notes [1MB] (version: concept02)
  
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