Abstract
Atomistic spin models describe a class of models which approach a discrete limit of magnetic materials, where each atom is ascribed a localized atomistic magnetic moment or spin. These atomic spins interact principally by the Heisenberg exchange interaction, leading to long-range magnetic order and resulting in macroscopic magnetic properties. Here we review the theoretical foundations and recent developments of atomistic spin dynamics and their application to advanced magnetic materials, thermal and ultrafast spin dynamics.
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The author is grateful for financial support from the European Materials Modelling Council (EMMC) funded under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under Grant Agreement No 723867.
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Evans, R.F.L. (2018). Atomistic Spin Dynamics. In: Andreoni, W., Yip, S. (eds) Handbook of Materials Modeling. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-50257-1_147-1
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