Magnetism A Very Short Introduction

Author : Stephen J. Blundell
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199601208
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Magnetism: A Very Short Introduction written by Stephen J. Blundell and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-06-28 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is that strange and mysterious force that pulls one magnet towards another, yet seems to operate through empty space? This is the elusive force of magnetism. Stephen J. Blundell considers early theories of magnetism, the discovery that Earth is a magnet, and the importance of magnetism in modern technology.

Author : Stephen J. Blundell
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191633720
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Magnetism: A Very Short Introduction written by Stephen J. Blundell and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2012-06-28 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magnetism is a strange force, mysteriously attracting one object to another apparently through empty space. It has been claimed as a great healer, with magnetic therapies being proposed over the centuries and still popular today. Why are its mysterious important to solve? In this Very Short Introduction, Stephen J. Blundell explains why. For centuries magnetism has been used for various exploits; through compasses it gave us navigation and through motors, generators, and turbines it has given us power. Blundell explores our understanding of electricity and magnetism, from the work of Galvani, Ampere, Faraday, and Tesla, and goes on to explore how Maxwell and Faraday's work led to the unification of electricity and magnetism, thought of as one of the most imaginative developments in theoretical physics. With a discussion of the relationship between magnetism and relativity, quantum magnetism, and its impact on computers and information storage, Blundell shows how magnetism has changed our fundamental understanding of the Universe. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Ian A. Walmsley
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199682690
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Light written by Ian A. Walmsley and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces readers to the basic properties of light -reflection and refraction, polarization, and interference- before moving on to how light is generated, its role in relativity, and quantum effects it exhibits.

Author : Stephen Blundell
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019954090X
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Superconductivity: A Very Short Introduction written by Stephen Blundell and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2009-05-28 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superconductivity is one of the most exciting areas of research in physics today. Outlining the history of its discovery, and the race to understand its many mysterious phenomena, this Very Short Introduction also explores the deep implications of the theory, and its potential to revolutionize the physics and technology of the future.

Author : Stephen Blundell
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191586641
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Magnetism in Condensed Matter written by Stephen Blundell and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2001-10-05 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An understanding of the quantum mechanical nature of magnetism has led to the development of new magnetic materials which are used as permanent magnets, sensors, and information storage. Behind these practical applications lie a range of fundamental ideas, including symmetry breaking, order parameters, excitations, frustration, and reduced dimensionality. This superb new textbook presents a logical account of these ideas, staring from basic concepts in electromagnetsim and quantum mechanics. It outlines the origin of magnetic moments in atoms and how these moments can be affected by their local environment inside a crystal. The different types of interactions which can be present between magnetic moments are described. The final chapters of the book are devoted to the magnetic properties of metals, and to the complex behaviour which can occur when competing magnetic interactions are present and/or the system has a reduced dimensionality. Throughout the text, the theorectical principles are applied to real systems. There is substantial discussion of experimental techniques and current reserach topics. The book is copiously illustrated and contains detailed appendices which cover the fundamental principles.

Author : Ralph Skomski
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
ISBN 13 : 0198570759
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Simple Models of Magnetism written by Ralph Skomski and published by Oxford University Press on Demand. This book was released on 2008-01-17 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents introductory appendices and panels on quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and other topics.

Author : J. M. D. Coey
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521816149
Total Pages : 632 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Magnetism and Magnetic Materials written by J. M. D. Coey and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-03-25 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential textbook for graduate courses on magnetism and an important source of practical reference data.

Author : Stephen J. Blundell
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191633720
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Magnetism: A Very Short Introduction written by Stephen J. Blundell and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2012-06-28 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magnetism is a strange force, mysteriously attracting one object to another apparently through empty space. It has been claimed as a great healer, with magnetic therapies being proposed over the centuries and still popular today. Why are its mysterious important to solve? In this Very Short Introduction, Stephen J. Blundell explains why. For centuries magnetism has been used for various exploits; through compasses it gave us navigation and through motors, generators, and turbines it has given us power. Blundell explores our understanding of electricity and magnetism, from the work of Galvani, Ampere, Faraday, and Tesla, and goes on to explore how Maxwell and Faraday's work led to the unification of electricity and magnetism, thought of as one of the most imaginative developments in theoretical physics. With a discussion of the relationship between magnetism and relativity, quantum magnetism, and its impact on computers and information storage, Blundell shows how magnetism has changed our fundamental understanding of the Universe. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Cristiano Benelli
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527335404
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Molecular Magnetism written by Cristiano Benelli and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-06-22 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first introduction to the rapidly growing field of molecular magnetism is written with Masters and PhD students in mind, while postdocs and other newcomers will also find it an extremely useful guide. Adopting a clear didactic approach, the authors cover the fundamental concepts, providing many examples and give an overview of the most important techniques and key applications. Although the focus is one lanthanide ions, thus reflecting the current research in the field, the principles and the methods equally apply to other systems. The result is an excellent textbook from both a scientific and pedagogic point of view.

Author : Frank A.J.L James
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199574316
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Michael Faraday: A Very Short Introduction written by Frank A.J.L James and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-11-25 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known as the 'father' of electrical engineering, Michael Faraday is one of the best known scientific figures of all time. In this Very Short Introduction, Frank A.J.L James looks at Faraday's life and works, examining the institutional context in which he lived and worked, his scientific research, and his continuing legacy in science today.