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Aims/Description: This module starts with an introduction ot magnetism for the non-specialist, and proceeds to the magnetic parameters which are influenced when length scales approach the nanometer range. Bulk, thin film and heterogenous materials are considered. There is a discussion of probes for studying nanomagnetic materials. The role of nanostructure on exchange interactions and remanence enhancement, surfaces and interfaces on anistropy and magnetoelasticity and nanofabrication on magnetotransport are introduced. Micromagnetic modelling is introduced. A range of applications including magneti memory, nanostructred magnets, spin-electronics and microelectromechanical devices are outlined.

Staff Contact: HAYWARD THOMAS J

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