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Physics: Magnetic Materials, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Physics.

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Contents

The course will give an introduction to magnetism and a selection of current research topics. The course will also describe magnetic measurement techniques based on magnetometry, X-rays, neutrons, and scanning probes.

The course consists of two modules:

Exam, 6.5 credits
Laboration, 1 credit

General information

Course codes: FYST53 and NFY012F (PhD course)
Semester: spring, odd years (2023, 2025, etc.)
Study period: second.
Level: second cycle.
Language: English.
Forms of teaching: lectures and laboratory exercises.
Assessment: written examination, lab report and compulsory participation.
Grading scale: Fail, Pass, Pass with distinction (U, G, VG).
Course evaluation: Read the course evaluations on the website of the Department of Physics.
Syllabi on Lund University's central website: FYST53 syllabus on lu.se (in English) and FYST53 syllabus on lu.se (in Swedish).

Course literature

Coming soon.

Course responsible

Rasmus Westerström, rasmus.westerstrom@sljus.lu.se

Schedule

The latest schedule for the course can be found on the schedule software TimeEdit:

Enter FYST53 in the search box to search for the schedule on TimeEdit.

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.

Application

You find the application details, course description and prerequisites for the course at Lund University's central web pages.

Please note that you might need to go to the Swedish website to see if the course is open for application. For non-Swedish speakers, please refer to below instructions in order to apply to the course via Antagning.se:
Instructions in English for applying to programmes and courses (pdf, 791 kB).

DOCTORAL STUDIES:

Sign up for the course by contacting the course responsible. (Remember that you need to have the course listed in your individual study plan, ISP, to have it counted towards your exam.)

Read more

All courses offered by the Department of Physics (on fysik.lu.se).
Diploma work page on Canvas.

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