Abstract:
Unlike the commonplace electrically charged particles, magnetic monopoles have not been found despite a long time search for them. However, magnetic monopoles among quasi-particles are not unheard of for physicists. In this talk, Ka Ming will introduce the theoretical grounds and the experimental detection of magnetic monopoles in a class of magnets called spin ice.
Time: Sep 18, Tuesday, noon.
Location: Rm. 435, Nicholson Hall
Food and drink will be provided.
Paper to be discussed:
Magnetic Monopoles in Spin Ice
Claudio Castelnovo, Roderich Moessner, Shivaji L. Sondhi
Nature 451, 42-45 (2008)
Download link through arXiv
Welcome to our first meeting! In case anyone doesn't know Room 435, the stairs and the elevator are located at the east half of Nicholson Hall, accessible conveniently from the gate facing the Student Union. Note that we are only permitted to occupy the half of Rm 435 that has tables.
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