Modern Magnetism and Spintronics

EE 116: Engineering Electromagnetics

Quarter

Spring (since 2023)
Prerequisites
  • PHYS 040C - Physics (Electricity/Magnetism)
  • MATH 010B - Multivariable Calculus II
  • EE 030B - Fundamentals of Electric Circuits II

Registrants must have good understanding of vector analysis (vector calculus) and partial differential equations (PDE). While EE 030B can be taken concurrently, PHYS 040C and MATH 010B must be credited prior to taking EE 116.
Textbooks
  • (Primary) Fundamentals of Engineering Electromagnetics, David K. Cheng
  • (Supplemental) Electromagnetic Fields and Waves, 2nd Ed.*, Magdy Iskander
  • (Supplemental) Introduction to Electrodynamics, 5th Ed.*, David J. Griffiths

* Using a previous edition is acceptable.
Grading Homework 30%; Pop-up quiz 10% Midterm 20%; Final 40%
EE 220A / MSE 237A: Introduction to Quantum Magnetism

Quarter

Winter (offer bi-yearly with 220B)
Prerequisites Basic knowledge in quantum mechanics, statistical physics, and electromagnetism
Textbooks
  • (Primary) Magnetism in Condensed Matter, by Stephen Blundell
  • (Suggested) Simple Models of Magnetism, by Ralph Skomski
  • (Suggested) Fundamentals of Magnetism, by Mario Reis
Grading Homework 60%; Final 40%

Video Lecture for IEEE Magnetics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xKE4sczMD4

EE 220B: Advanced Spintronics and Nanomagnetic Devices

Quarter

Winter (offer bi-yearly with 220A)
Prerequisites EE 220A, or consent of instructor
Recommended Reading Materials
  • Spin current, by Sadamichi Maekawa et al.
  • Fundamentals and Applications of Magnetic Materials, by Kannan M. Krishnan
  • Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, by J. M. D. Coey
  • Modern magnetic materials: principles and applications, by Robert O'Handley
  • Handout
Grading Presentation 40%; Term paper 60%
EE 230: Mathematical Methods for Electrical Engineers

Quarter

Fall
Prerequisites Good understanding of linear algebra at the undergraduate level
Textbook
  • (Primary) Linear algebra and its applications, 4th Ed, by Gilbert Strang
  • (Supplemental) Applied Linear Algebra, 2nd Ed, Peter J. Olver and Chehrzad Shakiban
  • (Supplemental) Matrix Analysis and Applied Linear Algebra, Carl D. Meyer
Grading Homework 30%; Midterm 20%; Final 50%
EE 20B: Linear Algebra for Electrical Engineers

Quarter

Spring (2020, 2021, 2022)
Prerequisites CS 010A; MATH 009A or MATH 09HA
Textbook
  • (primary) Elementary Linear Algebra, by Ron Larson
  • (secondary) Introduction to Linear Algebra, by Gilbert Strang
  • (Lab session) Zybook on Matlab
Credit Credit is awarded for one of the following EE 020 or MATH 031.
Grading Homework 30%; Midterm 20%; Final 50%