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Lecturer(s)
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Herchel Radovan, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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" introduction into magnetochemistry (history, basic definitions and units) " types of magnetic materials (diamagnetism, paramagnetism, ferromagnetism, antiferromagnetism) " experimental techniques for measurements of magnetic susceptibility and magnetization (force and induction methods) " theoretical background of the quantum chemistry needed to interpret magnetic properties " thermodynamic relationships for magnetic quantities (Van Vleck formula, Brillouin function) " evaluation of magnetization and magnetic susceptibility of paramagnetic systems " coordination polyhedron symmetry effect on magnetic behavior of mononuclear complexes (zero-field splitting phenomena) " electron paramagnetic resonance and modern spectroscopic techniques (principles and evaluation of spectra for mononuclear species) " spin crossover systems (theoretical models, experimental detection techniques overview) " magnetic interactions in polynuclear coordination compounds (isotropic and non-isotropic terms) " magnetic interactions in polymeric coordination compounds " contemporary overview in the area of the molecule-based magnets
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture
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Learning outcomes
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Lecture "Magnetochemistry" is addressed to master students of study program Chemistry. It aims to description and understanding of magnetic properties of molecule-based compounds.
Describe basic and advanced theories and physical methods for the study of magnetic properties of materials.
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Prerequisites
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The knowledge of basic terms from chemical thermodynamics, quantum chemistry and mathematical analysis.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam
Minimal successfulness in final written exam must be at least 60%.
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Recommended literature
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Boča, R. (1999). Theoretical foundations of molecular magnetism. Elsevier, Amsterdam.
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Buschow, K. H. J. , De Boer, F. R. (2004). Physics of magnetism and magnetic materials. Kluwer Academic Publisher, New York.
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D. Gatteschi, R. Sessoli, J. Villain. (2006). Molecular nanomagnets. Oxford University Press, New York.
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J. A. Weil, J. R. Bolton. (2007). Electron paramagnetic resonance. Wiley, New Jersey.
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O. Kahn. (1993). Molecular magnetism. Wiley-VCH, New York.
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R. L. Carlin. (1986). Magnetochemistry. Springer-Verlag, Berlin.
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