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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 is addressed to PhD students of study program Chemistry. It aims to description and understanding of magnetic properties of mainly 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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Student performance
Minimal successfulness in final written exam must be at least 70%.
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Recommended literature
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Carlin, R. L. (1986). Magnetochemistry. Berlin: Springer.
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Gatteschi, D., Sessoli, R., & Villain, J. (2006). Molecular nanomagnets. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
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Kahn, O. (1993). Molecular magnetism. New York: VCH.
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R. Boča. (1999). Theoretical foundations of molecular magnetism. Elsevier, Amsterdam.
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