Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/A/S/2001/00539
Multidomain remanence and palaomagnetic observations: An integrated experimental and theoretical study of domain wall stability.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor W Williams, University of Edinburgh, Sch of Geosciences
- Grant held at:
- University of Edinburgh, Sch of Geosciences
- Science Area:
- Earth
- Overall Classification:
- Earth
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Science Topics:
- Properties Of Earth Materials
- Tectonic Processes
- Abstract:
- Accurate recordings of the ancient magnetic field are primarily thought to be due to grains which are small and uniformly magnetised. The magnetisation in these single-domain grains becomes 'frozen' in the ambent field direction as the rock cools. However, natural samples often contain larger grains which are multi-domained. The recording of the magnetic signal bby these grains is thought to be very 'soft' and unreliable, and should be easily removed by a weak alternating magnetic field or mild heating. However, there is increasing evidence that this is not so. This project will combine advances in micromagnetic modelling with novel experimental studies on laboratory and natural samples in order to understand the mechanism of multidomain magnetic recording.
- Period of Award:
- 1 Feb 2002 - 31 Jul 2005
- Value:
- £236,118 Lead Split Award
Authorised funds only
- NERC Reference:
- NER/A/S/2001/00539
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Standard Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Standard Grant
This grant award has a total value of £236,118
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs | Total - Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £112,908 | £5,185 | £16,703 | £51,937 | £49,384 |
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