Simple Models of Magnetism

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Ralph Skomski (Center for Materials Research and Analysis, University of Nebraska)

Simple Models of Magnetism

Ralph Skomski (Center for Materials Research and Analysis, University of Nebraska)

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Oxford University Press
25 January 2008

Low temperature physics; Condensed matter physics (liquid state & solid state physics); Electricity, electromagnetism & magnetism; Chemistry; Engineering: general

Series: Oxford Graduate Texts

For hundreds of years, models of magnetism have been pivotal in the understanding and advancement of science and technology, from the Earth's interpretation as a magnetic dipole to quantum mechanics, statistical physics, and modern nanotechnology. This book is the first to envision the field of magnetism in its entirety. It complements a rich literature on specific models of magnetism and provides an introduction to simple models, including some simple limits of complicated models. The book is written in an easily accessible style, with a limited amount of mathematics, and covers a wide range of quantum-mechanical, finite-temperature, micromagnetic and dynamical models. It deals not only with basic magnetic quantities, such as moment, Curie temperature, anisotropy, and coercivity, but also with modern areas such as nanomagnetism and spintronics, and with 'exotic' themes, as exemplified by the polymer analogy of magnetic phase transitions. Throughout the book, a sharp line is drawn between simple and simplistic models, and much space is devoted to discuss the merits and failures of the individual model approaches.

By: Ralph Skomski (Center for Materials Research and Analysis University of Nebraska)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 251mm, Width: 176mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 781g
ISBN: 9780198570752
ISBN 10: 0198570759
Series: Oxford Graduate Texts
Pages: 366
Publication Date: 25 January 2008
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Ralph Skomski Research Associate Professor Center for Materials Research and Analysis University of Nebraska 2002- present Research Associate Professor, University of Nebraska 1999-2002 Research Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska 1998 Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska 1995-1997 Postdoctoral Researcher, MPI für Mikrostrukturphysik, Halle 1991-1995 Postdoctoral Researcher, Trinity College, Dublin 1991 Ph.D., TU Dresden, Thesis ""Theory of partially ordered magnetic solids"" 1986 Dipl.-Phys., THLM Merseburg, Thesis: ""Theory of the elasticity of polymer networks"""

Reviews for Simple Models of Magnetism

`This is a highly readable and thorough account of models of magnetism, particularly applied to metallic magnets, that will be of great use to graduate students and experts in the field alike. The appendices are very thorough and contain a lot of helpful information, and the panels are well used. The exercises at the end of each chapter are short and pithy and a good addition.' Stephen Blundell, University of Oxford