Fundamentals of Magnetism
- 1st Edition - May 17, 2013
- Latest edition
- Author: Mario Reis
- Language: English
The Fundamentals of Magnetism is a truly unique reference text, that explores the study of magnetism and magnetic behavior with a depth that no other book can provide. It covers th… Read more
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Description
Description
The Fundamentals of Magnetism is a truly unique reference text, that explores the study of magnetism and magnetic behavior with a depth that no other book can provide. It covers the most detailed descriptions of the fundamentals of magnetism providing an emphasis on statistical mechanics which is absolutely critical for understanding magnetic behavior. The books covers the classical areas of basic magnetism, including Landau Theory and magnetic interactions, but features a more concise and easy-to-read style.
Perfect for upper-level graduate students and industry researchers, The Fundamentals of Magnetism provides a solid background of fundamentals with clear and in-depth explanations, in comparison to a brief overview before moving into more advanced topics. Many applications directly for the purpose of a deep understanding of magnetism and other non-cooperative phenomena help readers make the transition from theory to application and experimentation effortless. This book is the true ‘study’ of the fundamentals of magnetism, enabling readers to move into far more advance aspects of magnetism more easily.
Key features
Key features
- Offers accessible, self-contained content without needing to seek other sources on topics like Fermion fas; angular moment algebra, etc
- Includes over 60 pages devoted to an in-depth discussion of diamagnetism and paramagnetism, topics usually described in only few pages in other books
- Incorporates numerous applications including Molecular Magnets and other non-cooperative phenomena
Readership
Readership
Upper level undergraduate graduate students and researchers in magnetism e.g., physical scientists, materials scientists, chemists, and engineers
Table of contents
Table of contents
Dedication
Preface
List of Figures
List of Tables
Part One Background
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Quantities and units
1.2 Types of magnetic arrangement
Chapter 2. Hamiltonian of an Electron Under an Electromagnetic Field
2.1 Classical approach
2.2 Quantum-relativistic approach: Dirac equation
Complements
Chapter 3. Angular Momenta
3.1 Angular momentum algebra
3.2 Addition of angular momenta
3.3 Magnetic moment
3.4 Angular momenta of atoms
Complements
References
Chapter 4. Thermodynamics
4.1 Thermodynamic laws
4.2 Entropy
4.3 Thermodynamic potentials
4.4 Maxwell relationships
4.5 Thermodynamic square
4.6 Magnetic specific heat
Chapter 5. Statistical Mechanics
5.1 Micro canonical ensemble
5.2 Canonical ensemble
5.3 Indistinguishable and distinguishable particles
5.4 Thermodynamic quantities of N distinguishable particles
5.5 Grand canonical ensemble
5.6 Grand partition function: further developments
Chapter 6. Fermions Gas
6.1 Wave function, eigenvalues, and density of states
6.2 Grand canonical potential and thermodynamic quantities
6.3 Fermi level and chemical potential
6.4 High temperature limit
Part Two Noncooperative Magnetism
Chapter 7. Diamagnetism
7.1 Localized diamagnetism
7.2 Itinerant diamagnetism
Complements
Chapter 8. Paramagnetism
8.1 Localized paramagnetism
8.2 Itinerant paramagnetism
8.3 van Vleck paramagnetism
Complements
References
Part Three Cooperative Magnetism
chapter 9. Magnetic Interactions
9.1 Direct exchange
9.2 Indirect exchange
9.3 Asymmetric: Spin–orbit coupling
9.4 Zeeman interaction
9.5 The tensor
References
Chapter 10. Long-Range Ordering
10.1 Ferromagnetism
10.2 Antiferromagnetism
10.3 Ferrimagnetism
Complements
References
Chapter 11. Landau Theory
11.1 Fundamentals
11.2 Second-order phase transition
11.3 First-order phase transition
Chapter 12. Molecular Magnetism
12.1 Zero-dimensional magnets
12.2 One-dimensional magnets
12.3 Single-molecule magnets
Complements
References
Part Four Appendices
Appendix A. Useful Mathematical Functions
Appendix B. Exercises
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Appendix C. Solution of Exercises
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Bibliography
Index
Review quotes
Review quotes
"Reis presents the basics of magnetism to undergraduate and graduate students, especially those who are entering the field, but also those in neighboring fields such as chemistry and engineering."—Reference & Research Book News, October 2013
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: May 17, 2013
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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Mario Reis
Mario Reis is Professor at the Fluminense Federal University in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He received his PhD in 2003 from the Brazilian Center for Research in Physics (Rio de Janeiro) and the University of Aveiro (Portugal), focusing on both the experimental and theoretical aspects of Condensed Matter Physics. He completed his Master’s degree in 2000 at CBPF and his undergraduate degree in 1998 at UFRJ, both in Physics. In 2002, Prof. Reis stayed at Seville University, Spain, as a Distinguished Researcher, and he has also undertaken some short-term academic visits in other countries, including Portugal and Chile. Currently, his research explores quantum and classical caloric effects, molecular magnets, quantum information in magnetic materials, and nanomagnetism. Prof. Reis maintains regular international scientific cooperation with several international universities, including countries such as Chile, EUA, Russia, China, Spain, Portugal and Brazil. Other contributions of Prof. Reis include two books on Magnetism and over 130 articles in peer-reviewed international journals. He also serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Physica B: Condensed Matter, an international Journal published by Elsevier.