Introduction to Magnetism: The Challenges of Rare Earth Magnets
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Introduction to Magnetism: The Challenges of Rare Earth Magnets at FutureLearn Overview
Duration | 6 weeks |
Total fee | ₹2,763 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Credential | Certificate |
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Introduction to Magnetism: The Challenges of Rare Earth Magnets at FutureLearn Course details
- Rare earth magnets are strong permanent magnets with effective energy-producing capabilities. This makes them a vital component of climate-positive products such as electric vehicles and wind turbines.
- On this six-week course, you'll delve into the rare earth magnet value chain to help you prepare for jobs in the industries involved. You'll also gain the necessary skills to adapt to a changing industrial environment one that is more resilient and green.
- With this knowledge, you'll be able to search and implement innovative solutions in the rare earth permanent magnet industry sector.
- You'll start by exploring the origin of magnetism and its basic concepts including key terminology, applications, and value.
- Next, you'll gain a solid introduction to the periodic table to understand its origins and structure. With this knowledge, you'll have a deeper understanding of rare earth elements.
- On week three of the course, you'll explore different types of magnetic materials to understand their behaviour.
- You'll also learn the elements that permanent magnets consist of and the techniques used to measure magnetic properties of materials to help you gain practical skills.
- To help you develop an advanced understanding of magnets, you'll unpack concepts such as the hysteresis loop as well as 3d metal vs 4f metal for magnets.
- Finally, you'll delve further into the rare earth magnet value chain. This exploration will ensure you finish the course with an understanding of its importance for the green energy transition.
Introduction to Magnetism: The Challenges of Rare Earth Magnets at FutureLearn Curriculum
Origin of magnetism
Getting to know each other
Some definitions
Where does magnetism come from?
Unit systems
Week 1 summary
The Periodic Table
Introduction and history
Atomic number and electronic structure
Origins of magnetism of Rare Earths elements
Week 2 summary
Types of magnetic materials
Behaviour of materials in magnetic fields
Types of magnetic materials
In-house experimental techniques
Experimental techniques in large facilities
Week 3 summary
Hysteresis loop of a ferromagnet
Ferromagnetic order and energy minimization
Hysteresis loop and related properties
Magnetic anisotropy
Week 4 summary
Crystal structure of magnets
Atomic arrangements in solids
Magneto-crystalline and shape anisotropy
Applications of magnets
Week 5 summary
Rare Earth magnet value chain
3d and 4f magnets
Rare Earth value chain
Week 6 summary
Course summary
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