Principles of nanomagnetism. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Alberto P. Guimarães.
• Authors: Guimarães, Alberto P
• Contents: Foreword; Preface to the Second Edition; Preface to the First Edition; References; Contents; 1 The Basis of Nanomagnetism; 1.1 Introduction: The Importance of Nanomagnetism; 1.2 The Origin of Nanomagnetic Behavior; 1.2.1 Sample Dimensions and Characteristic Lengths; 1.2.2 Broken Translation Symmetry; 1.2.3 Nanomagnetic Samples and Dynamic Behavior; 1.3 Dimensionality and Critical Behavior; References; 2 Magnetic Domains; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Interactions in Magnetic Materials; 2.2.1 Exchange Interaction; 2.2.2 Magnetostatic Energy; 2.2.3 Magnetic Anisotropy. 2.2.4 Magnetoelastic Energy and Magnetostriction2.3 Elements of Micromagnetism; 2.3.1 Equation of Motion; 2.4 Magnetic Domains; 2.4.1 Domain Wall Width; 2.4.2 Single-Domain Critical Diameters; 2.4.3 Domain Wall Motion; 2.5 Random Anisotropy; References; 3 Magnetism of Small Particles; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Particle Size and Magnetic Behavior; 3.3 Superparamagnetism; 3.3.1 Superparamagnetism: The Langevin Function; 3.4 Surface Effects; 3.5 The Stoner -- Wohlfarth Model; 3.5.1 Inhomogeneous Magnetization Reversal; 3.5.2 Precessional Magnetization Reversal. 3.5.3 Current-Induced Magnetization Reversal3.6 Interaction Between Particles; References; 4 Magnetism of Thin Films and Multilayers; 4.1 Introduction; 4.1.1 Thin Films: Planar Systems; 4.1.2 Thin Films: Laterally Structured Systems; 4.2 Anisotropy in Thin Films; 4.3 Domain Walls and Magnetization Reversal in Thin Films; 4.4 Exchange Bias; 4.5 Interlayer Exchange Coupling; References; 5 Magnetotransport and Spin Current Effects; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Spin Dependent Scattering and Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR); 5.2.1 Valet -- Fert Model for GMR. 5.3 Tunnel Magnetoresistance (TMR) and Other Magnetoresistance Effects5.3.1 The Anisotropic Magnetoresistance (AMR); 5.4 Current-Induced Domain Wall Motion and Spin Transfer Torque (STT); 5.5 Spin Current Effects: Spin Hall Effect, Spin Pumping, and Spin Thermal Effects; References; 6 Magnetism of Nanodisks, Nanorings, Nanowires, and Nanotubes ; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Nanodisks; 6.3 Nanorings; 6.4 Nanowires and Nanotubes; References; 7 Magnetic Recording; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Principles of Magnetic Recording; 7.3 Novel Magnetic Recording Systems; 7.3.1 Nanodisk and Nanoring Memories. 7.3.2 Domain Wall and Skyrmion MemoriesReferences; Solutions to the Exercises; Problems of Chapter 1; Problems of Chapter 2; Problems of Chapter 3; Problems of Chapter 4; Problems of Chapter 5; Problems of Chapter 6; Problems of Chapter 7; Appendix A The Hall Effect; Appendix B Elements of Thermoelectricity; Appendix C Units in Magnetism; Appendix D Physical Constants; Glossary; Bibliography; Material Index; Symbol Index; Author Index; Subject Index.
• Edition: 2nd ed
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (335 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 538.4; 530; Physics; Magnetism; Nanostructured materials -- Magnetic properties; Magnetism; Nanostructured materials -- Magnetic properties; SCIENCE -- Physics -- Magnetism; Technology & Engineering -- Nanotechnology & MEMS; Nanotechnology; Precision instruments manufacture; Nanotechnology; Engineering; Science -- Magnetism; Electricity, electromagnetism & magnetism; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319594095; 3319594095; 3319594087; 9783319594088
• Related ISBNs: 9783319594088
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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