ECE 6320

Applied Magnetism

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Fundamentals of magnetism, magnetic materials, and their applications. Topics include: sources of magnetism, types of magnetism, theory of electronic magnetism, magnetic anisotropy energies, domain theory, magnetic resonance, magnetostriction and magnetoelasticity, spin torques, thin-film phenomena, spin caloritronics, and permanent magnets. Current device and industry applications relevant to each topic will be discussed.

Prerequisites background equivalent to: AEP 3550 and AEP 3560; or ECE 3030.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2024FA, 2022FA

Learning Outcomes

• Develop an ability to understand magnetic phenomena and predict magnetic behavior based on the competing anisotropy energies involved.
• Develop an ability to design magnetic and spintronic devices to meet the desired needs of industry and research.
• Develop an ability to interpret magnetic behavior based on knowledge of material properties and magnetic anisotropy energies.

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