Scientific program

Introduction: E. Burzo [ Abstract | Slides (2.8MB) ]

Introductory lectures (4h)

• Basis and magnetic materials: K.H. Müller [ Abstract | Slides (2.2MB) ]
• Magnetism today (Spin Electronics, Micromagnetism..): A. Thiaville [ Abstract | Slides (6.1MB) ]

I. Preparation methods (8h)

• 1. Preparation methods for bulk materials: O. Gutfleisch [ Abstract ]
• 2. Nano-objects I - Electrodeposition and chemical methods: K. Nielsch [ Abstract ]
• 3. Nano-objects II - Physical methods (clusters, self-organized systems): O. Fruchart [ Abstract | Slides (21.6MB) ]
• 4. Nanofabrication: D. Mailly [ Slides (8.2MB) ].

II. Magnetic imaging and microscopy (10h)

• 1. Magneto-optical microscopy (incl. time resolved): J. McCord [ Abstract | Slides (12.6MB) ]
• 2. Scanning probe techniques (MFM, SNOM, etc): L. Abelmann [ Abstract | Slides (3.5MB) | Supplementary information (AVI) (2.6MB) ]
• 3. STM and spin-polarized-STM: W. Wulfhekel [ Abstract | Slides pt1 (5.6MB) | Slides pt2 (2.3MB) ]
• 4. Magnetic imaging by LEEM, X-PEEM, X-ray microscopy, and X-ray holography: W. Kuch [ Abstract | Slides (5.4MB) ]
• 5. Electron microscopies (Lorentz, holography, SEMPA, etc): B Warot-Fonrose [ Abstract | Slides (11.5MB) ]

III. X-ray and neutron techniques (10h)

• 1. X-ray Reflectometry, Grazing Incidence Small Angle X-Ray Scattering, Small Angle Scattering G. Renaud [ Abstract | Slides (9.6MB) ]
• 2. Neutrons and magnetism: A. Wildes [ Abstract | Slides~pt1 (23.0MB) | Slides~pt2 (35.0MB) ]
• 3. Magnetic scattering: X-ray and neutrons: Ch. Vettier [ Abstract | Slides (1.8MB) ]
• 4. X-ray Magnetic Circular Dichroism (XMCD): basic concepts and theory for rare earths and 3d metals: S. Pizzini [ Abstract | Slides (1.4MB) ]
• 5. XPS, including spin-polarized XPS: M. Neumann [Slides (3.5MB) ].

IV. Magnetometry, transport and local probes (6h)

• 1. Advanced Magnetometry: D. Sander [ Abstract | Slides (2.3MB) ]
• 2. Magnetoresistance phenomena in magnetic materials and devices: M. de Teresa [ Abstract | Slides (4.2MB) ]
• 3. Nuclear resonant scattering of synchrotron radiation: a novel approach to the Mössbauer effect: J. Meersschaut [ Abstract | Slides (1.6MB) ]

V. Current topics (8h)

• 1. Precessional magnetization dynamics: B. Koopmans [ Abstract | Slides (1.5MB) ]
• 2. Magnetization reversal by spin polarized current: A. Thiaville [ Abstract | Slides (1.5MB) ].
• 3. Surface magnons by EELS: J. Kirschner [ Abstract | Slides (1.9MB) ]
• 4. Using muons for magnetization studies: D. Andreica.
• 5. All you can get from hysteresis loop measurements: V. Pop [ Slides (1.9MB) ].
• 6. Magnetic properties of (Ga,Mn)As: M. Sawicki [ Abstract | Slides (1.8MB) ]
• 7. Magnetic sensors: H. Szymczak [ Abstract | (the presentation had to be cancelled)]
• 8. Biomedical applications based on magnetic nanoparticles: F. Ibarra [ Abstract | Slides (2.8MB) ]

Conclusions

• Open questions in Magnetism: D. Givord [ Abstract | Slides (6.0MB)]