Stephen J. Blundell

Magnetism in Condensed Matter

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The superb book describes the modern theory of the magnetic properties of solids. Starting from the 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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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.

Produktdetails

• Oxford Master Series in Condensed Matter Physics
• Verlag: Oxford University Press
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Oktober 2001
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 247mm x 190mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 487g
• ISBN-13: 9780198505914
• ISBN-10: 0198505914
• Artikelnr.: 14931305

Autorenporträt

Dr Stephen Blundell, University of Oxford, Department of Physics, Clarendon Laboratory, Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PU, Tel.: [phone], Fax: [phone], Email: [e-mail]

Inhaltsangabe

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