Structure
Laboratory for Environmental Magnetism
The laboratory for Environmental Magnetism is part of the Geophysical Centre of the RMI. It offers services and carries out research in palaeo- and archaeomagnetism, investigates possible relations between geomagnetism and climate, analyses rock magnetic properties, as well as magnetic properties of magnetic nanoparticles for biomedical applications.
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The main scientific themes of the Laboratory for Environmental Magnetism are:
- Archaeo- and palaeomagnetism
- Magnetic hyperthermia and magnetism of magnetic nanoparticles
- Characterisation of magnetic properties of natural and artificial materials
- Reconstructions of the palaeo-environment during the Quaternary, i.e. the last 2.6 million years
- Genesis of magnetic minerals during soil formation
- Magnetic characterisation of contaminated soils in industrial areas
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The following services are offered on request
- Archaeomagnetic dating [more information]
- Magnetic property characterisation [more information]
- Susceptibility mapping of polluted soils and of archaeological sites [more information]
The research topics of the service
Contact
Dr. Simo Spassov (GE-EN-FR-DU)
Tel.: +32 (0)60 39 54 98
E-mail: simo.spassov[at]meteo.be