Magnetic Materials and Devices

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Free Online Course: Magnetic Materials and Devices provided by edX is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 4 weeks long, 8-12 hours a week. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Magnetic Materials and Devices is taught by Caroline Ross.

Overview
  • In this engineering course, you will learn about magnetic materials and devices. Applications presented include magnetic data storage, motors, transformers, and spintronics.

    This course is part of a three-part series, which explains the basis of electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of materials including semiconductors, metals, organics, and insulators. We will show how devices are built to take advantage of these properties. This is illustrated with a wide range of devices, placing a strong emphasis on new and emerging technologies.

    Part 1 - 3.15.1x: Electronic Materials and Devices
    Part 2 - 3.15.2x: Optical Materials and Devices

Syllabus
  • Week 1:

    • Magnetic Fundamentals
    • Anisotropy and Domain Wall Energy

    Week 2:

    • Hard and Soft Magnetic Materials
    • Data Storage on Hard Disks, Part 1

    Week 3:

    • Data Storage on Hard Disks, Part 2
    • Optical and Magnetooptical Storage

    Week 4:

    • Final Quiz