Quantum Theory of Magnetism
Priv. Doz. Dr. Mikhail Kiselev
Office: E-226
Tel: (0931) 888 5892
E-mail: kiselev@physik.uni-wuerzburg.de
Web: http://theorie.physik.uni-wuerzburg.de/~kiselev/
2 hours per week (in English or German)
This lecture course is proposed for the students starting from 7 Semester, interested in a Diploma Project in theoretical physics. This course gives an introduction to modern theory of magnetism. It includes the chapters devoted to the microscopic theory of localized and itinerant magnetism, macroscopic description (Bloch and Landau-Lifshitz equations), theory of the Kondo effect and RKKY interaction as well as introduction to the theory of Quantum Phase Transitions in low dimensional magnetic systems. The course will be illustrated by numerous examples from strongly correlated systems (organic hybrid magnetic structures, spin chains, magnetic ladders etc) and mesoscopic systems (quantum dots, wires, 2DEG, spin injection) including discussion of measurable quantities (spin susceptibilities, relaxation rates, neutron cross-sections etc). The course will be useful for students interested in theory of low-dimensional magnetism, spintronics and strongly correlated systems.
Recommended literature:
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R. White. Quantum Theory of Magnetism. (Springer-Verlag, 1983) |
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A. Auerbach. Interacting Electrons and Quantum
Magnetism. (Springer-Verlag,1994) |
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T.Moria. Spin Fluctuations in Itinerant
Electron Magnetism. (Springer-Verlag, 1985) |
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C.Kittel. Quantum Theory of Solids.(John Wiley and Sons, New York
1987) |
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J. M. Ziman. Principles of the Theory of
Solids. (Cambridge University Press, |