written by
Larry Engelhardt, Chad Garland, Cameron Rainey, and Austin Freeman
The Quantum Magnetism Analysis Model was created to help students as well as researchers who are studying magnetism. It provides a very simple interface for defining (theoretical) quantum spin models; sliders are automatically created to vary the parameters in the models; and several plots are automatically created to visualize the results. Within the program, several measured (experimental) data sets are included for a variety of real molecules. These provide the opportunity to experience the modeling process by varying the parameters in the model and exploring how the simulated results compare to the measured data.
The interactions between neighboring quantum magnetic moments ("spins") are modeled using the Heisenberg model; calculations are carried out by numerically diagonalizing the matrix representation of the Heisenberg Hamiltonian; and plots display the energy spectrum, magnetization, and magnetic susceptibility as a function of temperature and magnetic field.
This simulation is a "Fully Integrated Tool for Magnetic Analysis in Research & Teaching," so we also refer to it with the acronym "FIT-MART". FIT-MART was developed using the Easy Java Simulations (EJS) modeling tool. It is distributed as a ready-to-run (compiled) Java archive. Double clicking ejs_fitmart.jar file will run the package if Java is installed. In future versions of this simulation, curricular materials will be included to help students to learn about magnetism, and automated fitting routines will be included to help researchers quickly and easily model experimental data.
FIT-MART was developed using the Easy Java Simulations (EJS) modeling tool. It is distributed as a ready-to-run (compiled) Java archive. Double clicking ejs_fitmart.jar file will run the package if Java is installed.
Please note that this resource requires
at least version 1.6 of Java.
FIT-MART: Quantum Magnetism with a Gentle Learning Curve The FIT-MART: Quantum Magnetism with a Gentle Learning Curve paper describes how to use FIT-MART to quickly get started simulating quantum magnetism. FIT-MART can be downloaded as a platform-independent executable Java (JAR) le. It allows the user to define …
The FIT-MART: Quantum Magnetism with a Gentle Learning Curve paper describes how to use FIT-MART to quickly get started simulating quantum magnetism. FIT-MART can be downloaded as a platform-independent executable Java (JAR) le. It allows the user to define (Heisenberg) Hamiltonians by electronically drawing pictures that represent quantum spins and operators. Sliders are automatically generated to control the values of the parameters in the model, and when the values change, several plots are updated in real time to display both the resulting energy spectra and the equilibrium magnetic properties. Several experimental data sets for real magnetic molecules are included in FIT-MART to allow easy comparison between simulated and experimental data, and FIT-MART users can also import their own data for analysis and compare the goodness of fit for different models.
Quantum Magnetism Analysis Source Code
The source code zip archive contains an XML representation of the Quantum Magnetism Analysis Model. Unzip this archive in your EJS workspace to compile and run this model using EJS. download 186kb .zip
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Research With Spin Systems
Author: MuckrakerW M
Posted: July 10, 2015 at 4:04PM
Building a spin system with fit-mart is based on crystalline structures already researched. Most of the papers for reference or study cost at least $35.00. The only other option is to find crystalline compounds created in nature which could be analogous to your own spin chain or cluster. I do believe the Internet will have information about such compounds because I have knowledge of both inorganic and organic chemistry. But without these papers as reference you're working somewhat in the blind.
Moreover this is only a simulation and unless you have access to a physical lab with the necessary chemicals you cannot built these crystalline structures and test them.
The abstract portion of the experimental data provides miniscule information with an image most often of the spin chain or cluster but still you are limited in understanding since in order to get the whole picture of what is going on you must buy the reference paper.
I do believe this is the catch for using the simulator....
Author: MuckrakerW M
Posted: June 25, 2015 at 1:14AM
I found this simulator just what I needed to better understand spin-1/2, spin-0 and spin-1 particles. Since photons theoretically have zero mass the X parameters/fields in Tesla are usually set to zero. I'm not sure if the Lande g factor or gyromagnetic ratio g or the Bohr magneton apply to photons, bosons, since they carry no charge. Anyway I set these parameters to zero as well.
On the other hand all these parameters do play a major role in defining the electron. Especially the Bohr magneton for the direct behavior of the electron in a magnetic field. In effect, this is a great simulator for learning to understand the properties of charged particles fundamentally as well as bond energies and particle interactions.
If only there was more practical information on the use of the data and the simulator itself. That is, more on learning to read the plots more scientifically. Otherwise this simulator is awesome.
Thanks guys for a great quantum mechanical tool to help me with my research....
<a href="https://www.compadre.org/OSP/items/detail.cfm?ID=12308">Engelhardt, L, C. Garland, C. Rainey, and A. Freeman. "Quantum Magnetism Analysis Model." Version 1.0.</a>
L. Engelhardt, C. Garland, C. Rainey, and A. Freeman, Computer Program QUANTUM MAGNETISM ANALYSIS MODEL, Version 1.0 (2012), WWW Document, (https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=12308&DocID=3050).
L. Engelhardt, C. Garland, C. Rainey, and A. Freeman, Computer Program QUANTUM MAGNETISM ANALYSIS MODEL, Version 1.0 (2012), <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=12308&DocID=3050>.
Engelhardt, L, C. Garland, C. Rainey, and A. Freeman. "Quantum Magnetism Analysis Model." Version 1.0. https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=12308&DocID=3050 (accessed 6 December 2024).
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