Physics: Magnetic Materials

This course offers an introduction to magnetism and magnetic materials, combining fundamental physics with current research topics. You will learn about the microscopic origins of magnetic moments, how magnetic order arises, and how a material’s size, shape and structure influence its magnetic properties.

The course covers different types of magnetic interactions, such as the Ising and Heisenberg models, as well as phenomena like magnetic anisotropy, domains and nanoscale magnetism. You will also gain an overview of modern measurement techniques, including magnetometry, X-ray and neutron-based methods, and magnetic microscopy.

The course concludes with examples of applications such as spintronics and magnetoresistance. It is ideal for students who want to understand how magnetic materials work, are interested in the current state-of-the-art research, and its applications in present and future technological advancements. The course can be taken as part of a master’s programme in physics or as a stand-alone course.

Teaching consists of lectures and laboratory sessions. You will learn how to calculate magnetic parameters, perform magnetometry measurements and analyse experimental data. The lab session is mandatory and concludes with a written report.

The assessment is based on a written exam and the lab report. To pass the course, active participation in all mandatory components is required. The course is designed to give you both theoretical understanding and practical experience in magnetic materials and their measurement.

Entry requirements

To be admitted to the course, students must have 90 ECTS credits in physics and mathematics, in Natural Science studies, including knowledge corresponding to FYSC11 Physics:: Atomic and Molecular Physics 7.5 credits, FYSC13 Physics: Solid State Physics 7.5 credits, and FYSN17 Physics: Quantum Mechanics 7.5 credits, or equivalent.

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to: ECTS (HPAV): 100 %.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 23,125
First payment: SEK 23,125

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.