Magnetism in Condensed Matter

Zusatztext "I know of no other book that covers so much material at the advanced undergraduate level and strongly recommend it " Informationen zum Autor Dr Stephen Blundell, University of Oxford, Department of Physics, Clarendon Laboratory, Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PU, Tel.: 01865/272347, Fax: 01865/272400, Email: s.blundell@physics.ox.ac.uk Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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 in 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, starting from basic concepts in electromagnetism 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 theoretical principles are applied to real systems. There is substantial discussion of experimental techniques and current research topics. The book is copiously illustrated and contains detailed appendices which cover the fundamental principles 1. Introduction; 2. Isolated magnetic moments; 3. Environments; 4. Interactions; 5. Order and magnetic structures; 6. Order and broken symmetry; 7. Magnetism in metals; 8. Competing interactions and low dimensionality; Appendix A: Units in electromagnetism; Appendix B: Electromagnetism; Appendix C: Quantum and atomic physics; Appendix D: Energy in magnetism and demagnetism; Appendix E: Statistical mechanics; Appendix F: List of symbols; Index...

Auteur
Dr Stephen Blundell, University of Oxford, Department of Physics, Clarendon Laboratory, Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PU, Tel.: 01865/272347, Fax: 01865/272400, Email: s.blundell@physics.ox.ac.uk

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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.

Résumé
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 in 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, starting from basic concepts in electromagnetism 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 theoretical principles are applied to real systems. There is substantial discussion of experimental techniques and current research topics. The book is copiously illustrated and contains detailed appendices which cover the fundamental principles

Contenu

1. Introduction; 2. Isolated magnetic moments; 3. Environments; 4. Interactions; 5. Order and magnetic structures; 6. Order and broken symmetry; 7. Magnetism in metals; 8. Competing interactions and low dimensionality; Appendix A: Units in electromagnetism; Appendix B: Electromagnetism; Appendix C: Quantum and atomic physics; Appendix D: Energy in magnetism and demagnetism; Appendix E: Statistical mechanics; Appendix F: List of symbols; Index