Understanding and application of spin transport phenomena using spin current In recent years, the discovery of the spin injection magnetization reversal, spin Hall effect, and inverse spin Hall effect has accelerated application and detection techniques of “spin current”. In addition, newly proposed kinetic and optical detection techniques of spin current made it possible to understand the physical mechanism of the spin transport phenomena observed in various experimental systems. Nowadays, possibility of conversion between pure spin current and charge current, and understanding of the relationship between spin current and spin-orbit interaction are hotly debated. In this symposium, the basic theory of spin current, its behavior in solids, latest spin current research […]

The Fabrication and Characterization of Magnetic Materials – Characterization techniques using large-scale experimental facilities – In general terms, techniques for characterizing magnetic materials can be conveniently divided into two groups: those that are laboratory-based and those that are available at large-scale experimental facilities. In this Symposium, materials characterization techniques using synchrotron X-ray, neutron and muon beams produced at large-scale experimental facilities, such as SPring-8 and J-PARC, will be introduced. The symposium will open with a presentation by a materials fabrication expert on the topic of recent trends in magnetic materials research and the potential application of synchrotron X-ray, neutron and muon beams as characterization tools. This will be followed by […]

Wireless Energy Transmission Role of Magnetics and Biomedical Applications Wireless energy transmission is widely utilized in various practical uses. Although there is an eddy current loss to a certain extent, a magnetic field is transmitted through the human body. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) enables cross-sectional imaging with less influence from skull or pelvis. This advantage arises from transmission of the magnetic field through the body. The magnetic field is also expected to be utilized for various biomedical applications as functions of heating, transportation, power feeding. Since the research group at MIT has reported the experimental result on the magnetic field resonance method in 2007, research and development on the wireless […]

Spin-torque and its application for new generation recording The spin-torque, which is generated by spin-polarized current, has been well established as a method for controlling macroscopic magnetization in the last decade. Spin torque oscillator (STO) is one of the promising devices based on the spin-torque. The operation frequency of STOs is in the GHz bandwidth and controllable by changing the external current and/or field. A few applications of the STOs to new generation magnetic recording have been recently proposed such as a microwave assisted recording (MAMR) and reading multi-level recording. In this symposium, we invite four lecturers who are involved in spin-torque devices from the field of fundamental spintronics and […]

Researches and Products of High Sensitive Magnetic Sensors Recently, high sensitive magnetic sensors have attracted much attention from the perspective of both the academic interest and development of new products. With wide spread use of a smartphone, the small magnetic sensors which fit to the objective magnetic field range were developed, and they are widely used without being noticed by us. In addition, magnetic sensors are considered as a candidate of new medical sensor applications, which are expected to create a large market. Furthermore, recent spin-electronics researches incubate future high sensitive magnetic sensors. We invite lecturers engaged in the researches and developments of the products of the high sensitive magnetic […]

Present State and Future Developments of Organic/Molecule Magnetic Materials Organic/molecule magnetic materials have been studied intensively, since these materials can be designed at molecule level. Current research on organic/molecule magnetic materials is in the stage of searching for development of organic electronics and spintronics. The present impressive results with respect to the organic/molecule magnetic materials have not yet recognized among the researchers with other kinds of research fields. An opportunity to discuss them in the 196th topical symposium of the Magnetic Society of Japan gives us a possibility to fuse the investigation on the organic/molecule magnetic materials into electronics, spintronics and novel field. Here, we invite five speakers studying organic/molecule […]

New Chemical, Physical Phenomena and Material Processing Clarified by High Magnetic Fields With new manufacturing technologies for superconducting magnets, it has become possible to produce high magnetic field of 10 Tesla or more for applications in chemistry and physics. New magnetic phenomena: magnetic alignment of weak magnetic bodies, onset of chirality of inorganic materials, useful for processing functional material with improved quality, have been discovered. This symposium will serve as a useful reference for specialists and non-specialists interested in this exciting new area of magneto-science. Date: March 17th (Monday), 2014 13:00 – 17:45 Venue: Conference Room 121, Consolidated Research Institute for Advanced Science and Medical Care (ASMeW), Waseda University (513, […]

Three Dimensional New Functional Devices using Magnetics and Light In recent years, magnetic hologram data storage technology using magnetics and light has developed rapidly. In addition, three dimensional (3D) new functional devices such as 3D magnetic recording, 3D hologram display, 3D MRAM, magnetic domain wall motion device, nano-contact device, 3D imaging have been developed. In this symposium, we will focus on 3D new functional devices using magnetics and light such as 3D data storage devices and 3D imaging devices. Six top-level researchers will show their recent achievements. We hope to generate exciting and simulating discussion among those interested in this field. Date: January 10th (Friday), 2014 12:40 – 16:50 Venue: […]

Spin-caloritronics – Cooperative phenomenon between magnetism and heat – A new research field of “Spin-caloritronics”, which utilizes an interaction between spins and heat, has emerged in recent years and attracted attentions both from fundamental science and applications perspectives. The scientific insight obtained in this field is expected to provide novel functionalities to the existing spintronic device technologies. In this symposium, we will invite five researchers who are actively involved in the vanguard of Spin-caloritronics. State-of-the-art studies will be presented by the speakers during the symposium. Participants from various fields are welcome, and we encourage for those of you to take part in lively discussion. Date: December 17th (Tuesday), 2013 13:00 […]

New Developments in Formation Technology of Magnetic Thin Film Structures Establishment of technology to fabricate magnetic nanostructures by controlling the crystal structure and shape has become an important issue for the application of the device based on a magnetic thin film. In particular, development of the optimal method for the thin film formation is essential to the creation of magnetic thin films with novel physical properties. The recent improvement of the thin film formation technology makes it possible to fabricate magnetic thin films having a sophisticated nanostructure. In this symposium, six researchers who are all active in the front-line will show their recent achievements on the new developments and the […]