Where does magnetism arise in natural materials, and how can we use magnetic properties to gain insights into natural systems?
We are pursuing an experimental approach to identify and characterise magnetic phases in natural materials. This information is used in mineral magnetic, environmental(e.g., soil and lacustrine), and biomagnetism(e.g., brain tissue) studies. We are also developing techniques based on rock magnetism to study deformation. Many of our experiments are carried out at the Laboratory for Natural Magnetism.
Congratulations to Jingtao Min for winning the Willi-Studer Prize 2022, for the best performance in the ETH ERDW Masters ("Outstanding Student of the Year"). Photo: Jingtao (left) receives his award from the Director of Studies Prof Andreas Fichtner (right). [https://erdw.ethz.ch/en/news-events/news/archive/2022/12/masters-degree-graduation-ceremony-2022.html]
Andrew Jackson, Stefano Maffei and Philippe Marti all contributed to the Isaak Newton Institute programme on dynamo theory (https://www.newton.ac.uk/event/dyt2/). This meeting is a rare focus on magnetic field generation in stars and planets, and follows meetings in 1992 and 2004.