Magnetism in Condensed Matter

by Stephen Blundell

Overview

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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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198505914
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	12/06/2001
Series:	Oxford Master Series in Physics
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	9.64(w) x 7.42(h) x 0.53(d)

About the Author

University of Oxford; and

Table of Contents

1. Introduction2. Isolated magnetic moments3. Environments4. Interactions5. Order and magnetic structures6. Order and broken symmetry7. Magnetism in metals8. Competing interactions and low dimensionalityAppendix A: Units in ElectromagnetismAppendix B: ElectromagnetismAppendix C: Quantum and atomic physicsAppendix D: Energy in magnetism and demagnetismAppendix E: Stastical mechanicsAppendix F: List of symbolsIndex

Editorial Reviews

"Written for undergraduates who have knowledge of basic quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and some atomic physics, this clearly organized text introduces magnetism in condensed matter systems. The chapters are laid out with tables, annotation, and some of the figures incorporated into the wide outside margins. Lists of reading and exercises conclude each chapter but the last, which is devoted to new topics and unanswered problems in the field."—SciTech Book News

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