Nanospintronics

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Omschrijving

1. Structural, electronic and magnetic properties of nanostructures magnetic materials
   
2. Spin polarized transport in magnetic nanostructures
   
3. Dynamics of magnetic systems described by the Landau-Lifshitz-Gilbert equation, including torques due to spin-injection and magnetization gradients.
   
4. Manipulation of magnetism by electrical currents, electrical fields and spin-orbit interaction.
   
5. Ultrafast magnetic processes as investigated by pulsed laser techniques.
   
6. New device concepts for memory, logic data storage and sensors.
   

Doelstellingen

1. acquiring insight into contemporary developments within the research field of spintronics and nanostructured devices
2. within this research field being able to translate physical principles into simple models
3. performing critical analysis and reporting results acquired within the research area
4. understanding relations between different developments and putting them into a technological perspective
5. independence in studying literature within the research area
6. solving problems about research topics addressed
7. acquiring knowledge from scientific presentations about advanced contemporary topics by experts in the field

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