First published in print format 2010 ISBN-13Ĭambridge University Press has no responsibility for the persistence or accuracy of urls for external or third-party internet websites referred to in this publication, and does not guarantee that any content on such websites is, or will remain, accurate or appropriate. Subject to statutory exception and to the provision of relevant collective licensing agreements, no reproduction of any part may take place without the written permission of Cambridge University Press. Coey 2009 This publication is in copyright. COEY Trinity College, DublinĬambridge, New York, Melbourne, Madrid, Cape Town, Singapore, São Paulo, Delhi, Dubai, Tokyo Cambridge University Press The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge CB2 8RU, UK Published in the United States of America by Cambridge University Press, New York Information on this title: © J. An authority on magnetism and its applications, he has been awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Irish Academy and the Charles Chree Medal of the Institute of Physics for his work on magnetic materials. Coey leads the Magnetism and Spin Electronics group at Trinity College, Dublin, where he is Erasmus Smith’s Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy. The 38 principal magnetic materials, and many more related compounds, are treated in detail. Easily digestible tables and data sheets provide a wealth of useful information on magnetic properties. The book is thoroughly illustrated with over 600 figures to help convey concepts and clearly explain ideas. Each self-contained chapter begins with a summary, and ends with exercises and further reading. Emphasis is placed on practical calculations and numerical magnitudes – from nanoscale to astronomical scale – focussing on modern applications, including permanent magnet structures and spin electronic devices. Accessible, authoritative, and assuming undergraduate familiarity with vectors, electromagnetism and quantum mechanics, this textbook is well suited to graduate courses. Covering basic physical concepts, experimental methods, and applications, this book is an indispensable text on the fascinating science of magnetism, and an invaluable source of practical reference data.