Optical Magnetometry (Hardcover)

Dmitry Budker

ISBN 10: 1107010357 / ISBN 13: 9781107010352

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2013

Hardcover. Featuring chapters written by leading experts in magnetometry, this book provides comprehensive coverage of the principles, technology and diverse applications of optical magnetometry, from testing fundamental laws of nature to detecting biomagnetic fields and medical diagnostics. Readers will find a wealth of technical information, from antirelaxation-coating techniques, microfabrication and magnetic shielding to geomagnetic-field measurements, space magnetometry, detection of biomagnetic fields, detection of NMR and MRI signals and rotation sensing. The book includes an original survey of the history of optical magnetometry and a chapter on the commercial use of these technologies. The book is supported by extensive online material, containing historical overviews, derivations, sideline discussion, additional plots and tables, available at As well as introducing graduate students to this field, the book is also a useful reference for researchers in atomic physics. Featuring chapters written by leading experts, this book provides comprehensive coverage of the principles, technology and diverse applications of optical magnetometry. As well as introducing graduate students to this field, the book is also a useful reference for researchers in atomic physics. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781107010352

Synopsis:

Comprehensive coverage of the principles, technology and diverse applications of optical magnetometry for graduate students and researchers in atomic physics.

About the Authors: Dmitry Budker is Professor of Physics at the University of California at Berkeley, Faculty Scientist in the Nuclear Science Division, LBNL, and Co-founder and Scientist of Rochester Scientific, LLC. His research interests are related to the study of violation of discrete symmetries and the development and applications of the optical-magnetometry techniques.

Derek Jackson Kimball is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Physics at California State University, East Bay. His research focuses on using techniques of experimental atomic physics and nonlinear optics for precision tests of the fundamental laws of physics.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Optical Magnetometry (Hardcover)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: new