Magnetism in Condensed Matter (Oxford Master Series in Physics) - Softcover

Blundell, Stephen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198505914 ISBN 13: 9780198505914

Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 2000

Synopsis

The superb book describes the modern theory of the magnetic properties of solids. Starting from fundamental principles, this copiously illustrated volume outlines the theory of magnetic behaviour, describes experimental techniques, and discusses current research topics. The book is intended for final year undergraduate students and graduate students in the physical sciences.

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I can warmly recommend this book to anyone considering giving a course on magnetism and for those students of condensed matter physics, who have no access to such a course ... it is also very useful and enjoyable reading for those who have been working in magnetism for some time and have felt the lack of a systematic review of the subject. (Contemporary Physics)

... the reader or student obtains a very thorough and systematic background in which to place the large variety of subject matter. (Contemporary Physics)

Synopsis:

An understanding of the quantum mechanical nature of magnetism has led to the development of new magnetic materials which are used as permanent magnets, sensors, and information storage. Behind these practical applications lie a range of fundamental ideas, including symmetry breaking, order parameters, excitations, frustration, and reduced dimensionality. This superb new textbook presents a logical account of these ideas, staring from basic concepts in electromagnetsim and quantum mechanics. It outlines the origin of magnetic moments in atoms and how these moments can be affected by their local environment inside a crystal. The different types of interactions which can be present between magnetic moments are described. The final chapters of the book are devoted to the magnetic properties of metals, and to the complex behaviour which can occur when competing magnetic interactions are present and/or the system has a reduced dimensionality. Throughout the text, the theorectical principles are applied to real systems. There is substantial discussion of experimental techniques and current reserach topics.The book is copiously illustrated and contains detailed appendices which cover the fundamental principles.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0198505914
• ISBN 13: 9780198505914
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256