Research topics:

• Static and dynamic properties of domain structure in thin and ultrathin magnetic layers (research using, among others, magneto-optical microscopy and magnetometry, as well as magnetic force microscopy MFM).
• Photomagnetic effects.
• Digital image analysis.
• Properties of magnetics excited by microwaves.
• Magnetic anisotropy and phase transitions in magnetics.
• Surface studies (using atomic force microscopy AFM and scanning tunneling microscopy STM).
• Magnetic ordering in ultrathin layers.

From the late seventies to the 90s, scientific activities were funded through approximately 10 research projects – PR-3, CPBP, CPBR; the research topics were included in the theme 21KO2 of cooperation between countries of the RWPG (during the period 1978-1985). In the nineties, the Committee for Scientific Research (KBN) awarded ZFM 5 research projects and allocated 6 equipment grants; ZFM’s work is supported by the European Union (Human Capital Mobility, ESF, TEMPUS) and the European Office of Aerospace Research and Development.

The Department of Magnetophysics also oversees the Physics Didactics Laboratory. Within this Laboratory, a Regional Computer Laboratory for teaching natural sciences subjects has been established.

1. MC ITN FP7 “Femtosecond opto-magnetism and novel approaches to ultrafast magnetism at the nanoscale,” FANTOMAS (2008-2012).
2. Equipment investments within the “National Center of Magnetic Nanostructures for Spin Electronics Applications” – SPINLAB PO IG 2.2.SPINLAB (2009-2012).
3. Research within the National Network ARTMAG – “Magnetic nanostructures for spin electronics applications” (since 2008).

• Over 200 published works – the vast majority in international journals.
• Approximately 300 presentations at international conferences (including invited lectures).
• 10 doctoral dissertations, 4 habilitation theses, 1 professorial title.