Updates
- [2013-04-20] All slides available
- [2013-02-19] Program booklet available
- [2012-08-07] Program in final state
The list of topics and lecturers is in its final form. Extended abstracts are available to download below. Slides of the lectures are being made available on a regular basis. You may also download the
daily timetable or the
program booklet.
Introduction to the School (1h30)
- Motivation for the School: Nora Dempsey, Grenoble, France ― Chair [ Slides ]
- Material criticality: Oliver Gutfleisch, Darmstadt, Germany ― Chair [ Slides ]
I. Basic concepts (4h)
- Fields and magnetostatic, units, magnetism of ions: Wulf Wulfhekel, Karlsruhe, Germany [ Abstract | Slides ]
II. Magnetism in matter (4h30)
III. Temperature effects (4.5h)
IV. Magnetic characterization (4h)
- Bulk measurements (including anisotropy, magnetometry, calorimetry, susceptibility, high fields, neutrons ...): Fausto Fiorillo, Torino, Italy [ Abstract | Slides ]
- Magnetic imaging techniques: Laura Heyderman, Zürich, Switzerland [ Abstract | Slides ]
V. Magnetization processes (3h)
- Simple concepts of magnetization processes - from macrospins to materials: Olivier Fruchart, Grenoble, France [ Abstract | Slides ]
- What can we learn from hysteresis loops? Olivier Fruchart, Grenoble, France [ Abstract | Slides ]
VI. Functional materials (6.5h)
- Permanent magnets for Energy – from fundamentals to applications: Oliver Gutfleisch, Darmstadt, Germany [ Abstract | Slides ]
- Soft magnetic materials, from statics to radiofrequencies: Victorino Franco, Sevilla, Spain [ Abstract | Slides ]
- Magneto-caloric materials: Karl Sandeman, London, United Kingdom [ Abstract | Slides ]
- Magnetoelastic materials (magnetic shape memory, magnetostrictive): Sebastian Fähler, Dresden, Germany [ Abstract | Slides ]
VII. Devices (3h)
- Electrical machines: Geraint W. Jewell, Sheffield, UK [ Abstract ] – Canceled.
- Microsystems : sensors, actuators and energy harvesting: Orphée Cugat, Grenoble, France [ Abstract | Slides and movies ]
VIII. Spintronic (4.5h)
- Spin torques in spin valves and domain walls: Michel Viret, Paris, France [ Abstract | Slides ]
- Spin currents and spin Seebeck: Sergio O. Valenzuela, Barcelona, Spain [ Abstract | Slides ]
- Multiferroics and Magnetoelectric effects: Silvia Picozzi, L'aquila, Italy [ Abstract | Slides ]
IX. Industry perspectives (3h)
- Application oriented development of amorphous and nanocrystalline soft magnetic materials: Giselher Herzer, Vacuumschmelze, Germany [ Abstract | Slides ]
- Magnetism for the semiconductor industry: Lucien Lombard, Crocus Technology, Grenoble, France [ Abstract | Slides ]
Tutorials (2-4h each)
Several tutorials were organized to practice the use of numerical or analytical techniques, related to topics covered by the lectures. Computers were provided on-site and readily setup for the tutorials. Each tutorial is typically 2-4h. Attendees have been asked for their wishes to attend such or such tutorials, however it is not possible to attend all tutorials.
- Energy losses in magnetic materials: Fausto Fiorillo, Torino, Italy [ Introduction | Problems ]
- Magnetization switching of single particles and assemblies - The Stoner-Wohlfarth model: Victorino Franco, Sevilla, Spain [ Supporting slides ]
- Units in Magnetism: Olivier Fruchart, Grenoble, France [ Abstract ]
- The random anisotropy model: Giselher Herzer, Vacuumschmelze, Germany [ Abstract | Tutorial software | Supporting slides ]
- Mean field approach in magnetism: Claudine Lacroix, Grenoble, France
- Question killers (prepare answers to questions raised during the lectures): Olivier Isnard, Grenoble, France. See [ Susceptibility | Crystal electric field ]
Library
A library consisting of a large set of books dedicated to various aspects of Magnetism is on display during the entire School. Its purpose is first to get students aware of the existing books, get acquainted with their use, and also serve as a support for activities during the School. See the
list of books on display at ESM2013. The library is partly supported by publishers:
Cambridge University Press,
CRC Press,
Wiley.
Question-Answer sessions (5-10h)
The purpose of a research School is to provide young scientists with the basics in a working field. With this respect interactivity between students and lecturers should be promoted. Like in the previous editions, a key aspect of this interactivity is the possibility to raise questions at the end as well as during the course of the lectures. Besides, several sessions of questions take place, during which the lecturers or voluntary students present in more detail issues raised by the students during the lectures or anonymously through a question-box. See the
dedicated page.
Posters
We encourage participants to bring posters to present their work. Students are asked to present their poster in a one-slide-two-minutes presentation as an exercice to summarize their work.