Molecular Magnetism

The main objectives are that the student acquires the following competences:

- Acquisition of the basic knowledge necessary for the analysis of properties
of the molecular-based magnets and their design.

- Knowledge of recent advances in molecular magnetism in the field of
spintronics and quantum computing.

UNIT1- Definitions, units and basic concepts: magnetization, magnetic susceptibility,
experimental measurement techniques, types of magnetic behavior, Curie's law
(Curie-Weiss), fundamental and Hamiltonian equations of spin.

UNIT 2- Magnetism of isolated and interacting ions: Zeeman effect, spinorbit coupling,
magnetic anisotropy, etc.

UNIT 3- Cooperative magnetism: types of long-range ordering (ferromagnetism,
antiferromagnetism, ferrimagnetism and metamagnetism) and in unordered systems
(superparamagnetismo and spin glasses).

UNIT 4- Molecular-based magnets (mono molecular, ionic and chain).

UNIT 5- Molecular spintronics and quantum computing based on molecular magnets.

Cristiano Benelli and Dante Gatteschi
Introduction toMolecular Magnetism
From Transition Metals to lanthanides
2015 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co.
KGaA, Boschstr. 12, 69469 Weinheim,
Germany

In addition, complementary texts (articles, web pages, specific texts) will be recommended for each subject at the begining of the subject.

Basic and general competences.
CE1 Know the impact of chemistry, biological chemistry and molecular materials in the
industry, the environment, health, agri-food and renewable energies.
CE2 Be able to critically compare the experimental data and the theoretical hypotheses.
CE6 Know the physicochemical bases of biological processes.

Transversal competences.
CT4 Apply the concepts, principles, theories or models related to Biological Chemistry and
Molecular Materials to new or little known environments, within contexts
multidisciplinary

Specific competences.
CG1 Know how to apply the knowledge acquired to solve practical problems in the
field of research and innovation in the multidisciplinary context of chemistry
biological and molecular materials.
CG3 Being able to discuss and communicate their ideas, orally and in writing, to audiences
specialized and non-specialized (congresses, etc.) in a clear and reasoned way.
CG8 Manage advanced scientific literature from primary sources and acquire the tools
needed to develop their critical interpretation, with the ability to establish the state
of art ("state of the art") of novel thematic lines in the fields of chemistry
biological and molecular materials.

-Theoretical classes. Expositive classes (use of blackboard, computer), complemented with the tools of virtual teaching.

- Seminars and interactive sessions related to the different subjects with debates and exchange of opinions with the students.

-Individual tutories or in small group.

- Completion of the different tests for the verification of obtaining both theoretical and practical knowledge and the acquisition of skills and attitudes


A) Expository classes: The teacher will present in class those aspects of the lesson that he considers essential for the understanding and development of the activities that will be proposed. During the expository sessions the teacher will use PowerPoint slides that serve as a script to follow the schedule. Usually these classes will follow the contents of a proposed Reference Manual.

B) Interactive classes - Seminars: Theoretical / practical class in which applications of the theory, problems, exercises are proposed and solved ... The student is expected to actively participate in these classes in different ways: preparation of group work, delivery of exercises to the teacher (some of those proposed in problem bulletins that the teacher delivers to the students in good time); solving exercises in the classroom, etc.

The evaluation will be made attending to two aspects:
• Continuous evaluation: 40% (Activities proposed by the teacher in seminars and tutorials, controls and evaluation tests, etc.)
• Final exam: 60%
The continuous evaluation grade will only be obtained through "active" participation in the activities that make up said evaluation (class presentations, class problem solving, ...), in order to demonstrate that the knowledge set for each of the such activities.
The final exam will include theoretical questions and problems related to the subject included in the subject's program, regardless of whether the subject was worked in the expository, interactive or practical classes. The exam will be graded on a total of 10 points.
In cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the provisions of the Regulations for evaluating student academic performance and reviewing grades will apply.

Hours% Presence
Theoretical clases: 12 100%
Seminars and practical classes of blackboard: 6 100%
Scheduled tutoring: 1 100%
Oral presentations of students supported by material
audiovisual or lectures by visiting professors: 2 100%
Evaluation and / or examination: 3 100%
SUBTOTAL 24
Non-presential
Preparation of tests and directed works: 10 0%
Study and personal work of the student: 36 0%
Bibliographic searches and database utilization: 5 0%
SUBTOTAL 51
TOTAL 75 h

The student must review the theoretical concepts introduced in the different subjects using the recommended bibliography. The degree of success in the resolution of the proposed exercises provides a measure of the student's preparation to face the final exam of the subject. Those students who find significant difficulties when working with the proposed activities should go to the teacher's tutoring hours, with the aim that the latter can analyze the problem and help solve these difficulties.

Classes will be taught in English.