Set of Diploma Courses I: Physics of Magnetic Materials Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2025

Module name: Set of Diploma Courses I: Physics of Magnetic Materials
Module code: W4-FZ-NM-S2-2-22-17
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
During the lecture, the student becomes familiar with such issues as: 1. Introduction – history of magnetism 2. Source of magnetism. Origin of atomic magnetic moments (spin and orbital electron states, vector model). 3. Diamagnetism, quantum diamagnetism. 4. Paramagnetism of free ions (Brillouin function, Curie law). 5. Magnetically ordered states (spin-orbit coupling, types of exchange interactions, Weiss field). 6. Ferromagnetism, antiferromagnetism, ferrimagnetism, band magnetism. 7. Magnetism in amorphous systems 8. Magnetism in systems containing rare earth 4f and transition metals 3d. Models of magnetism in 4f-3d systems. 9. Domain structure and magnetization processes (free energy, types of magnetic anisotropy) 10. Progress and future of magnetic materials: • New hard and soft magnetic materials • Magnetocaloric effect and its application The lecture ended with an obligatory exam. During conversational classes, students participate in discussing problems presented in the lecture. During five two-hour meetings, issues related to magnetism in various magnetic materials are discussed in detail, current literature data is presented. At the beginning of the semester, students are informed about the range of issues to be discussed. The student activity determines the final grade of the conversational classes. Students are acquainted with Magnetic Measurement Techniques (static, dynamic, magnetometers, SQUID magnetometer) during laboratory classes. They conduct experiments under the guidance of the teacher. Using devices such as magnetic balances and the SQUID magnetometer, they examine the properties of various magnetic substances in various temperature ranges and magnetic fields. The selection of the research method is discussed in terms of obtaining the desired result and the conditions (temperature, magnetic field) in which the experiment will be performed. At the beginning of the semester, students are informed about the research methods used during laboratory classes. After completing the experiment, the student presents a report containing a theoretical introduction to the problem; the methodology adopted, the description of the study, analysis and discussion of the results and their relevance to similar studies.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
has in-depth knowledge of the condensed phase [E1]
 KF_W04 [4/5]
is able to independently prepare a study of research results containing: justification of the research, adopted methodology, description [E10]
 KF_U11 [5/5]
has in-depth knowledge of the theory of magnetism and knows the methods of experimental study of magnetic properties [E2]
 KF_W02 [5/5] KF_W05 [5/5]
knows the structure and principle of operation of scientific equipment used in magnetic research [E3]
 KF_W08 [5/5]
on the basis of the acquired knowledge, knows how to explain the operation of research equipment used to study magnetic properties [E4]
 KF_U04 [5/5]
is able to plan and carry out various types of magnetic measurements [E5]
 KF_U05 [5/5]
is able to choose the appropriate measurement method for testing specific magnetic properties [E6]
 KF_U06 [5/5]
is able to critically analyze and interpret measurement results [E7]
 KF_U07 [4/5]
can discuss measurement errors, determine their sources and assess the consequences [E8]
 KF_U08 [4/5]
on the basis of the acquired knowledge and conducted research, is able to describe the micro and macroscopic magnetic properties of matter [E9]
 KF_U10 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 20 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam E1
discussion classes [FZ2] 10 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07]  		course work E2
laboratory classes [FZ3] 10 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work E10 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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