On January 9, the Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics successfully hosted the academic seminar titled “Magnetocrystalline Anisotropy in MnGa Alloys”. The event attracted strong interest and active participation from faculty members, researchers, and graduate students, underscoring the growing appeal of advanced research directions in materials science and quantum computation.
The seminar focused on introducing state-of-the-art computational methods and their applications in quantum materials research, with particular emphasis on magnetocrystalline anisotropy energy in MnGa alloys. This research direction is regarded as highly promising, offering significant potential for the development of next-generation devices and advanced technologies.
The program was honored by the participation of professors from Osaka University. In particular, Tamio Oguchi presented the FLAPW method and its applications in studying directional magnetic properties, with implications for modern device development. In addition, Yoshitada Morikawa introduced the STATE method, focusing on the analysis and elucidation of quantum properties at material surfaces.
Beyond delivering in-depth updates on international research, the seminar also played an important role in fostering academic collaboration, enhancing knowledge exchange, and shaping future research directions in materials science and quantum computation within the Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics.