Introductory seminar on physics of geometrically frustrated systems - NFPL243
Title: Proseminář fyziky geometricky frustrovaných systémů
Guaranteed by: Department of Condensed Matter Physics (32-KFKL)
Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
Actual: from 2023
Semester: both
E-Credits: 3
Hours per week, examination: 0/2, C [HT]
Capacity: unlimited
Min. number of students: unlimited
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
State of the course: taught
Language: Czech, English
Teaching methods: full-time
Note: you can enroll for the course repeatedly
you can enroll for the course in winter and in summer semester
Guarantor: doc. RNDr. Milan Klicpera, Ph.D.
Teacher(s): doc. RNDr. Milan Klicpera, Ph.D.
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Annotation -
Regular ordering of atoms into crystal lattices is known for more than a century. However, ordering of magnetic moments on these atoms in the lattice represents frequently a non-trivial issue. Namely in the case when the geometry of crystal lattice does not allow (easy) realisation of all exchanges/interactions between magnetic moments. The course is focused at the experimental methods of the study of these systems with geometrical frustration. Significant part of the course is focused on individual study of these problematics and their presentation. The course is intended for master students.
Last update: Mikšová Kateřina, Mgr. (10.05.2023)
Aim of the course -

The aim of the course is to:

  • familiarise the students with problematics of so-called frustrated systems of the condensed matter physics
  • introduce them the experimental methods used to study these systems (especially methods based on x-rays and neutron scattering methods)
  • teach the attendees to work with scientific literature (that is, prepare a research)
  • improve the presentation skills of the student

Last update: Mikšová Kateřina, Mgr. (10.05.2023)
Course completion requirements -

The course is concluded by getting credit.

Requirements for course credit:

  • presence during the exercises (> 70%)
  • active presence; includes the study of selected topics and their presentation to other participants of the course, at least two presentations during the semester.

Last update: Mikšová Kateřina, Mgr. (10.05.2023)
Literature -

Firstly, recent papers in scientific journals.

As a broader background, a number of overviews focused on condensed matter physics, for example:

N.W. Ashcroft, N. D. Mermin: Solid State Physics, Saunders College, Philadelphia 1976

S. Blundell: Magnetism in Condensed Matter, Oxford University Press 2001

K.H.J. Bushow, F.R. de Boer: Physics of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Kluwer Academic 2003

Last update: Mikšová Kateřina, Mgr. (10.05.2023)
Syllabus -

Introductory seminar will focus especially on, but not limited to, the following topics:

  • geometrically frustrated lattices and systems
  • symmetry protected physical properties
  • spin-orbit coupling
  • topological properties, conductivity
  • magnetic ordering and excitations
  • prospects of technical applications
  • advances in microscopic techniques allowing investigation of these topics

Last update: Mikšová Kateřina, Mgr. (10.05.2023)