Course detail

Magneto-Optical Spectroscopy Techniques

CEITEC VUT-DS126AAcad. year: 2020/2021

Not applicable.

Language of instruction

English

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Dr. Oleksii Laguta

Department

Central European Institute of Technology BUT (CEITEC VUT)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Not applicable.

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Not applicable.

Course curriculum

Introduction:
- Magneto-optical spectroscopy vs EPR
- Optical transitions in presence of magnetic field. Selection rules
- MCD/MCPL terms
Experimental aspects of MCD/MCPL
- Sharp spectral line and high resolution spectrometer
- Broad spectral lines and high sensitivity spectrometer
MCD/MCPL application examples:
- Atomic mercury vapour
- Defects in solids
- Single molecule magnets
- Transition metal dichalcogenides
Optically detected magnetic resonance:
- Principles
- Instrumentation
- Examples
Spin noise spectroscopy:
- Principles
- Experimental implementations
- Examples

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The purpose of the course is to give the introduction to the modern spectroscopic techniques with the accent on the technical implementation and examples from various scientific problems.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Not applicable.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

J.-M. Spaeth – Structural analysis of point defects in solids (EN)
W. Roy Manson – A practical guide to magnetic circular dichroism spectroscopy (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme STIAMN Doctoral

    branch AM , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    branch ANTMT , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional