Magnetism
Equipment
used in studying magnetism and superconductivity at St
Andrews includes an image furnace for the growth of single
crystal samples, and a wide range of apparatus for precise
physical measurement, including a 17 tesla / 25 mK cryomagnetic
system and a 5 tesla automated SQUID. We also
have ac susceptibility, magneto-resistivity, thermal expansion,
magnetostriction and high pressure facilities, together
with state-of-the-art nuclear-magnetic-resonance spectrometers.
The group is always active in the development of
novel apparatus. The picture shows the UK high-field
electron spin resonance national facility, which has been
developed in St Andrews. The use of electromagnetic
radiation of millimetre wavelength along with high magnetic
fields and low temperatures allows scientists to probe
the structure of matter.
Some other parts of our work in this area are carried out at international research facilities.
26 July 2002
