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Introduction to Magnetic Materials, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 978-0-471-47741-9
November 2008
Wiley-IEEE Press
568 pages
Introduction to Magnetic Materials, Second Edition retains much of the original content, while also including updated or new coverage of:
Magnetic units, with emu-cgs and SI units used throughout
Demagnetizing factors
Magnetic measurements, including the SQUID and the alternating gradient magnetometer
Magnetic force microscopy
Amorphous alloys
Rare-earth magnets
Magnetic materials in computers
Magnetic behavior of superconductors
Added material on domain wall structure and energy
The material is presented at a practical level, allowing readers to develop a solid understanding of magnetic properties, quantities, and behavior. This timely new edition will be useful to students as well as engineers and scientists involved with magnetic phenomena, materials, and measurements. It crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries, covering topics in solid-state physics, materials science, electrical engineering, and computer science. It can serve as a basic learning and reference work for all those who need to understand the essentials of magnetic behavior.