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Anotation:
Spin is a quantum property of electrons and atomic nuclei that is key to the future of many technologies. The course introduces the physical properties of spin and their use in cutting-edge devices (spintronics, magnetic sensors, biomedicine, quantum technologies). It builds the foundations for a career in medical and quantum technologies or hardware for artificial intelligence.
Content:
The course is intended primarily for students in biomedical and electrical engineering, yet gains importance also for students in IT programs, especially in machine learning and image recognition. The course introduces students to the physical principles that are fundamental to understanding the practical application of spin properties of electrons and nuclei. Included are classical and quantum mechanical approaches to the description of spin. The main content of the course is an explanation of modern spin-based measurement methods and applications. In particular, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) are used to investigate the properties of organic matter and modern semiconductors at the atomistic level. Furthermore, practical applications of electron and nuclear spin in biology, medicine and pharmacy and the basics of spintronics will be discussed. The role of spin for the analysis of the properties of substances formed during the processing of organic and inorganic materials by thermal plasma for the production of nanoparticles and hydrogen will also be explained.
Course outlines:
| 1. | | Overview of spin applications in science and industry |
| 2. | | Classical and quantum mechanical approach to the concept of spin |
| 3. | | Spin dynamics control using radio waves and microwaves |
| 4. | | Magnetic resonance methods and techniques |
| 5. | | Insight into the local structure of substances using spin spectroscopy |
| 6. | | Nuclear magnetic resonance for medical imaging |
| 7. | | Applications of spin in biology and biomedicine |
| 8. | | Electron spin and photocurrent, spin trapping |
| 9. | | Dosimetry based on spin trapped |
| 10. | | Applications of spin in archaeology and criminology |
| 11. | | Spin thermometry and magnetocaloric effect |
| 12. | | Fundamentals of spintronics |
| 13. | | Quantum calculations and qubits using spin |
| 14. | | Practical introduction of the EPR spectrometer |
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Course notes and lecture presentations are stored on Moodle. Other professional publications from the lecturer are also available for those interested.
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Proposal and Realization: I. Halaška (K336), J. Novák (K336) |