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Physics of Thin Films, Surfaces and Interfaces
| Language of instruction | angličtina, čeština |
|---|---|
| Code | 480-6017 |
| Abbreviation | FTV |
| Course title | Physics of Thin Films, Surfaces and Interfaces |
| Coordinating department | Department of Physics |
| Course coordinator | prof. Ing. Ondřej Životský, Ph.D. |
Summary
Optics of thin films and surfaces
• electromagnetic theory of light propagating, effects at interface
• matrix description of layered media, anisotropic and magnetooptic films
• partial coherence, thick films
Magnetic thin films
• magnetic anisotropy, hysteresis loop
• magnetic domains and magnetization reversal
• perpendicular magnetic anisotropy, exchange interactions, surface magnetism
• spin transport, GMR, AMR
• magnetic and magnetooptical recording
• thin-film magnetic sensors
• electromagnetic theory of light propagating, effects at interface
• matrix description of layered media, anisotropic and magnetooptic films
• partial coherence, thick films
Magnetic thin films
• magnetic anisotropy, hysteresis loop
• magnetic domains and magnetization reversal
• perpendicular magnetic anisotropy, exchange interactions, surface magnetism
• spin transport, GMR, AMR
• magnetic and magnetooptical recording
• thin-film magnetic sensors
Literature
Advised literature
Papers in scientific journals.