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Band-Ferromagnetism - Ground-State and Finite-Temperature Phenomena (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed.... Band-Ferromagnetism - Ground-State and Finite-Temperature Phenomena (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001)
K. Baberschke, M. Donath, W. Nolting
R1,555 Discovery Miles 15 550 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The fascinating phenomenon ferromagnetism is far from being fully understood, although it surely belongs to the oldest problems of solid state physics. For any investigation it appears recommendable to distinguish between materials whose spontaneous magnetization stems from localized electrons of a partially ?lled atomic shell and those in which it is due to itinerant electrons of a partially ?lled conduction band. In the latter case one speaks of band-ferromagnetism, prototypes of which are the classical ferromagnets Fe, Co, and Ni. The present book is a status report on the remarkable progress that has recently been made towards a microscopic understanding of band-ferromagnetism as an electron c- relation e?ect. The authors of the various chapters of this book "Band-Ferromagnetism: Ground-State and Finite-Temperature Phenomena" participated as selected - perts in the 242nd WE-Heraeus-Seminar (4-6 October 2000) held under almost the same title in Wandlitz near Berlin (Germany). It was the second seminar of this type in Wandlitz. (The ?rst in 1998 dealt with the complementary topic of the physics of local-moment ferromagnets such as Gd). Twenty-six invited spe- ers from ten di?erent countries together with ?fty-?ve further participants, who presented contributions in form of posters, spent three days together discussing in an enthusiastic and fertile manner the hot topics of band-ferromagnetism.

Electrodynamics of Magnetoactive Media (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2004): Israel D. Vagner, B.I.... Electrodynamics of Magnetoactive Media (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2004)
Israel D. Vagner, B.I. Lembrikov, Peter Rudolf Wyder
R4,391 Discovery Miles 43 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The main part of the book describes the behaviour of a charged particle in an electromagnetic field, and the electrodynamics of plasmas, liquid crystals and superconductors. These very different subjects have an important common feature, namely the fundamental role played by the magnetic field. Plasmas, liquid crystals and superconductors can be considered as magnetoactive media, because their electromagnetic characteristics are strongly affected by an external magnetic field.

Physics of Transition Metal Oxides (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2004): Sadamichi Maekawa, Takami Tohyama,... Physics of Transition Metal Oxides (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2004)
Sadamichi Maekawa, Takami Tohyama, Stewart Edward Barnes, Sumio Ishihara, Wataru Koshibae, …
R5,595 Discovery Miles 55 950 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The fact that magnetite (Fe304) was already known in the Greek era as a peculiar mineral is indicative of the long history of transition metal oxides as useful materials. The discovery of high-temperature superconductivity in 1986 has renewed interest in transition metal oxides. High-temperature su perconductors are all cuprates. Why is it? To answer to this question, we must understand the electronic states in the cuprates. Transition metal oxides are also familiar as magnets. They might be found stuck on the door of your kitchen refrigerator. Magnetic materials are valuable not only as magnets but as electronics materials. Manganites have received special attention recently because of their extremely large magnetoresistance, an effect so large that it is called colossal magnetoresistance (CMR). What is the difference between high-temperature superconducting cuprates and CMR manganites? Elements with incomplete d shells in the periodic table are called tran sition elements. Among them, the following eight elements with the atomic numbers from 22 to 29, i. e., Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni and Cu are the most im portant. These elements make compounds with oxygen and present a variety of properties. High-temperature superconductivity and CMR are examples. Most of the textbooks on magnetism discuss the magnetic properties of transition metal oxides. However, when one studies magnetism using tradi tional textbooks, one finds that the transport properties are not introduced in the initial stages."

Frontiers in Magnetic Materials (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005): Anant V. Narlikar Frontiers in Magnetic Materials (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005)
Anant V. Narlikar
R8,436 Discovery Miles 84 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Frontiers in Magnetic Materials focuses on the current achievements and state-of-the-art advancements in magnetic materials. Several lines of development- High-Tc Superconductivity, Nanotechnology and refined experimental techniques among them - raised knowledge and interest in magnetic materials remarkably. The book comprises 24 chapters on the most relevant topics written by renowned international experts in the field. It is of central interest to researchers and specialists in Physics and Materials Science, both in academic and industrial research, as well as advanced students.

Fundamentals of Magnetism (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008): Mathias Getzlaff Fundamentals of Magnetism (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008)
Mathias Getzlaff
R1,553 Discovery Miles 15 530 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The first part of this state-of-the-art book conveys the fundamentals of magnetism for atoms and bulk-like solid-state systems, providing a basis for understanding new phenomena which exclusively occur in low-dimensional systems as the giant magneto resistance. This wide field is discussed in the second part. Suitable for graduate students in physical and materials sciences, the book includes numerous examples, exercises, and references.

Ultrathin Magnetic Structures IV - Applications of Nanomagnetism (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005):... Ultrathin Magnetic Structures IV - Applications of Nanomagnetism (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005)
Bretislav Heinrich, J.A.C. Bland
R4,342 Discovery Miles 43 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The ability to understand and control the unique properties of interfaces has created an entirely new field of magnetism which already has a profound impact in technology and is providing the basis for a revolution in electronics. The last decade has seen dramatic progress in the development of magnetic devices for information technology but also in the basic understanding of the physics of magnetic nanostructures. Volume III describes thin film magnetic properties and methods for characterising thin film structure topics that underpin the present 'spintronics' revolution in which devices are based on combined magnetic materials and semiconductors. The present volume (IV) deals with the fundamentals of spintronics: magnetoelectronic materials, spin injection and detection, micromagnetics and the development of magnetic random access memory based on GMR and tunnel junction devices. Together these books provide readers with a comprehensive account of an exciting and rapidly developing field. The treatment is designed to be accessible both to newcomers and to experts already working in this field who would like to get a better understanding of this very diversified area of research.

Quantum Theory of Magnetism - Magnetic Properties of Materials (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 3rd ed. 2007): Robert... Quantum Theory of Magnetism - Magnetic Properties of Materials (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 3rd ed. 2007)
Robert M White
R6,339 Discovery Miles 63 390 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Quantum Theory of Magnetism" is the only book that deals with the phenomenon of magnetism from the point of view of "linear response." That is, how does a magnetic material respond when excited by a magnetic field? That field may be uniform, or spatially varying, static or time dependent. Previous editions have dealt primarily with the magnetic response. This edition incorporates the resistive response of magnetic materials as well. It also includes problems to test the reader's (or student's) comprehension. The rationale for a book on magnetism is as valid today as it was when the first two editions of Quantum Theory of Magnetism were published. Magnetic phenomena continue to be discovered with deep scientific implications and novel applications. Since the Second Edition, for example, Giant Magneto Resistance (GMR) was discovered and the new field of "spintronics" is currently expanding. Not only do these phenomena rely on the concepts presented in this book, but magnetic properties are often an important clue to our understanding of new materials (e.g., high-temperature superconductors). Their magnetic properties, studied by susceptibility measurements, nuclear magnetic resonance, neutron scattering, etc. have provided insight to the superconductivity state.This updated edition offers revised emphasis on some material as a result of recent developments and includes new material, such as an entire chapter on thin film magnetic multilayers. Researchers and students once again have access to an up-to-date classic reference on magnetism, the key characteristic of many modern materials.

Second-Generation HTS Conductors (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005): Amit Goyal Second-Generation HTS Conductors (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005)
Amit Goyal
R4,345 Discovery Miles 43 450 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Thediscoveryofhightemperaturesuperconductors(HTS)in 1986bytwoIBM scientists led to an unprecedented explosion of research and development efforts world-wide because of the signi?cant potential for practical applications offered by these materials. However, the early euphoria created by the exciting prospects was dampenedby the dauntingtask of fabricating these materials into useful forms with acceptablesuperconductingproperties. Progresstowardsthisgoalhasbeen hindered by many intrinsic materials problems, such as weak-links, ?ux-creep, and poor - chanicalproperties. TheearlieststudiesofcriticalcurrentdensityJ inHTSmaterialsrevealedthatfor c apolycrystallinematerialcontainingadistributionofgrainboundariesismuchlower than that for a single crystal. High angle grain boundariesact as Josephson coupled weak-links leading to a signi?cant ?eld-dependent suppression of the supercurrent acrosstheboundary. Forcleanstoichiometricboundaries, thegrainboundarycritical currentdensity dependsprimarilyonthe grainboundarymisorientation. The dep- denceof J (gb)onmisorientationanglehasbeendeterminedYBa O Cu (YBCO) c 2 3 7 in boundary types which can be formed in epitaxial ?lms on bicrystal substrates. Theseinclude 001]tilt, 100]tilt, and 100]twistboundaries. Ineachcasehighangle boundarieswerefoundtobeweak-linked. Theseexperimentshavealsobeenextended to arti?cially fabricated 001] tilt bicrystals in Tl Ba CaCu O, Tl Ba Ca Cu O, 2 2 2 8 2 2 2 3 x TlBa Ca Cu O (Tl-1223) and Nd Ce CuO . In each case it was found that, 2 2 3 x 1. 85 0. 15 4 as in YBCO, J depends strongly on grain boundary misorientation angle. Data on c currenttransmissionacrossarti?ciallyfabricatedgrainboundariesinBi-2212also- dicate that most large angle 001] tilt and 001] twist boundaries are weak links. It is likely that the variation in J with grain boundary misorientation is similar in all c high-T superconductors. Hence, thelow J observedinrandomlyorientedpolycr- c c tallineHTScanbeunderstoodonthebasisthatthepopulationoflowangleboundaries issmallandthatfrequenthighangleboundariesimpedelong-rangecurrent?ow. - ingconventionalprocessingtechniques, threeHTSmaterialsweresuccessfullyfab- catedinpolycrystallineformwithmodestJ 's. ThesearetheBi-2223powder-in-tube c conductors, theTl-1223spray-pyrolyzed?lmsandtheBi-2212melt-processedthick ?lms. Thesethreetypesofconductorscomprisedthe First-GenerationHTScond- torsorwires.

Advanced Magnetic Nanostructures (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006): D. J. Sellmyer, Ralph Skomski Advanced Magnetic Nanostructures (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006)
D. J. Sellmyer, Ralph Skomski
R4,415 Discovery Miles 44 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Advanced magnetic nanostructures is an emerging field in magnetism and nanotechnology, but the literature consists of a rich variety of original papers and parts of reviews and books whose scope is comparatively broad. This calls for a book with specific emphasis on state-of-the-art synthetic methods for fabricating, characterizing and theoretically modeling new magnetic nanostructures. This book is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the present state of the field. Leading researchers world-wide have contributed a survey of their special ties to guide the reader through the exploding literature in nanomagnetic structures.

The focus is on deliberately structured nanomagnets. It includes cluster assembled, self-organized and patterned thin films but excludes, for example, multilayered thin films. We target both industrial and academic researchers in magnetism and related areas, such as nanotechnology, materials science, and theoretical solid-state physics.

Magnetoelectronics of Microwaves and Extremely High Frequencies in Ferrite Films (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st... Magnetoelectronics of Microwaves and Extremely High Frequencies in Ferrite Films (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009)
Alexander A. Ignatiev
R2,891 Discovery Miles 28 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is devoted to physical bases of magnetoelectronic millimetric waves. Magnetoelectronic represents a direction on a joint of physics of the magnetic phenomenainmagnetoarrangedenvironments, radiophysicsofwaveandoscilla- ? toryprocessesinlayeredscreenedbigirotropic(tensorsdielectric ? andmagnetic ? ? penetrabilities) structures, semi-conductor microelectronics and circuitry. The millimetric range gives the certain speci?city to researches. It, ?rst of all: losses andtheirgrowthwithfrequencyinspendingscreensandthemetallizedcoverings, dielectrics, semi-conductor layers, ferrite, increase in effective internal magnetic ?elds and ?elds bias, reduction of the geometrical sizes of coverings, structures andtougheningofadmissionsbymanufacturingandtheassembly, newmethodsof diagnosticsof?lmstructuresofferrite, includingnotdestroying. Promotionofresearcheswasspenttoamillimetricrangeindirections: - Developmentsofmethodsofthetheoreticalanalysisforstudyingpropertiesof varioustypesofconverters; - Developmentofvariouskindsandtypesofconverters; - Development of methods of researches of properties of waves at excitation, receptionanddistributioninlayeredstructuresofvariouskinds; - Carryingoutofexperimentalresearches; - Developmentofmethodsandmeansofnotdestroyingcontrolofparametersof ?lmstructuresofferrite; - Developmentoperatedmagnetoelectronicstructuresanddevicesoflowandhigh levelsofcapacity. In such order the theoretical and experimental material received is stated in thebook.Theseriouscontributiontoseparateresearcheshavebrought: thesenior scienti?cemployee, Dr.LepestkinA.N.(experiment, physicalmodelling);thes- enti?cemployee, Dr.MostovojA.A.(thetheory, physicalmodelling);theyounger scienti?c employee, Dr. Beginin E.N. (programming, calculations, experiments, laboratorybreadboardmodels). The basic sections of the book were read to students of physical faculty of the Saratov State University by it. In a special course "Magnetoelectronics of v vi Foreword microwaveandextremelyhighfrequencies"alsowereaccompaniedbyN.G.Cher- shevskogoincorrespondinglaboratoryinstallations, developedincourseanddegree worksofstudents. The second part of the book - "Heteromagnetic microelectronics (magne- electronics of the active devices)" which is in a stage of a writing and dev- opment of a problem, is devoted to a new direction on creation of multipurpose operated microdevices, the microsystems which are carrying out ?nished fu- tionson formationof variouskindsand spectra of signals in transistor-magnetic, ferrite-semi-conductorstructures(strengthenings, generation, mixture, parametrical effects, multiplication, division, frequencymodulation, magnetosensitivemodes).

Colloidal Magnetic Fluids - Basics, Development and Application of Ferrofluids (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st... Colloidal Magnetic Fluids - Basics, Development and Application of Ferrofluids (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009)
Stefan Odenbach
R1,564 Discovery Miles 15 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Research into the fascinating properties and applications of magnetic fluids - also called ferrofluids - is rapidly growing, making it necessary to provide, at regular intervals, a coherent and tutorial account of the combined theoretical and experimental advances in the field.

This volume is an outgrow of seven years of research by some 30 interdisciplinary groups of scientists: theoretical physicists describing the behaviour of such complex fluids, chemical engineers synthesizing nanosize magnetic particles, experimentalist measuring the fluid properties and mechanical engineers exploring the many applications such fluids offer, in turn providing application-guided feedback to the modellers and requests for the preparation of new fluid types to chemists, in particular those providing optimum response to given magnetic field configurations.

Moreover, recent developments towards biomedical applications widens this spectrum to include medicine and pharmacology.

Consisting of six large chapters on synthesis and characterization, thermo- and electrodynamics, surface instabilities, structure and rheology, biomedical applications as well as engineering and technical applications, this work is both a unique source of reference for anyone working in the field and a suitable introduction for newcomers to the field.

Ferroelectric Thin Films - Basic Properties and Device Physics for Memory Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of... Ferroelectric Thin Films - Basic Properties and Device Physics for Memory Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005)
Masanori Okuyama, Yoshihiro Ishibashi
R5,577 Discovery Miles 55 770 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Ferroelectric thin films continue to attract much attention due to their developing applications in memory devices, FeRAM, infrared sensors, piezoelectric sensors and actuators. This book, aimed at students, researchers and developers, gives detailed information about the basic properties of these materials and the associated device physics. The contributing authors are acknowledged experts in the field.

Electricity Demystified, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition): Stan Gibilisco Electricity Demystified, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Stan Gibilisco
R630 Discovery Miles 6 300 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Add some SPARK to your study of ELECTRICITYHaving trouble understanding the fundamentals of electricity? Problem solved! Electricity Demystified, Second Edition, makes it shockingly easy to learn the basic concepts. Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide begins by covering direct current (DC), voltage, resistance, circuits, cells, and batteries. The book goes on to discuss alternating current (AC), power supplies, wire, and cable. Magnetism and electromagnetic effects are also addressed. Detailed examples and concise explanations make it easy to understand the material. End-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key concepts. It's a no-brainer! You'll learn about: Ohm's Law, power, and energy Kirchhoff's Laws Electrochemical energy Electricity in the home Protecting electronic equipment Electromagnetic interference Practical magnetism Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Electricity Demystified, Second Edition, powers up your understanding of this essential subject.

Constitution and Magnetism of Iron and its Alloys (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2001): Werner Pepperhoff,... Constitution and Magnetism of Iron and its Alloys (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2001)
Werner Pepperhoff, Mehmet Acet
R2,856 Discovery Miles 28 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides the foundations of understanding the physical nature of iron and its alloys. Basics and recent developments concerning its constitution and magnetism are presented as well as its thermal properties.

Novel NMR and EPR Techniques (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006): J. Dolinsek, Marija Vilfan, Slobodan... Novel NMR and EPR Techniques (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006)
J. Dolinsek, Marija Vilfan, Slobodan Zumer
R1,570 Discovery Miles 15 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A survey of recent research in the fields of condensed matter physics and chemistry based on novel NMR and ESR techniques. Applications include quantum computing, metal nanoparticles, low dimensional magnets, fullerenes as atomic cages, superconductors, porous media, and laser assisted studies. The book is dedicated to Professor Robert Blinc, on the occasion of his seventieth birthday, in appreciation of his remarkable scientific accomplishments in the NMR of condensed matter.

Principles of Magnetic Resonance (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 3rd ed. 1990): Charles P Slichter Principles of Magnetic Resonance (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 3rd ed. 1990)
Charles P Slichter
R4,435 Discovery Miles 44 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The first edition of this book was written in 1961 when I was Morris Loeb Lecturer in Physics at Harvard. In the preface I wrote: "The problem faced by a beginner today is enormous. If he attempts to read a current article, he often finds that the first paragraph refers to an earlier paper on which the whole article is based, and with which the author naturally assumes familiarity. That reference in turn is based on another, so the hapless student finds himself in a seemingly endless retreat. I have felt that graduate students or others beginning research in magnetic resonance needed a book which really went into the details of calculations, yet was aimed at the beginner rather than the expert. " The original goal was to treat only those topics that are essential to an understanding of the literature. Thus the goal was to be selective rather than comprehensive. With the passage of time, important new concepts were becoming so all-pervasive that I felt the need to add them. That led to the second edition, which Dr. Lotsch, Physics Editor of Springer-Verlag, encouraged me to write and which helped launch the Springer Series in Solid-State Sciences. Now, ten years later, that book (and its 1980 revised printing) is no longer available. Meanwhile, workers in magnetic resonance have continued to develop startling new insights.

Observation of the Earth System from Space (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006): Jakob Flury, Reiner... Observation of the Earth System from Space (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006)
Jakob Flury, Reiner Rummel, Christoph Reigber, Markus Rothacher, Gerd Boedecker, …
R5,608 Discovery Miles 56 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the recent years, space-based observation methods have led to a subst- tially improved understanding of Earth system. Geodesy and geophysics are contributing to this development by measuring the temporal and spatial va- ations of the Earth's shape, gravity ?eld, and magnetic ?eld, as well as at- sphere density. In the frame of the GermanR&D programmeGEOTECHNO- LOGIEN, researchprojectshavebeen launchedin2002relatedto the satellite missions CHAMP, GRACE and ESA's planned mission GOCE, to comp- mentary terrestrial and airborne sensor systems and to consistent and stable high-precision global reference systems for satellite and other techniques. In the initial 3-year phase of the research programme (2002-2004), new gravity ?eld models have been computed from CHAMP and GRACE data which outperform previous models in accuracy by up to two orders of m- nitude for the long and medium wavelengths. A special highlight is the - termination of seasonal gravity variations caused by changes in continental water masses. For GOCE, to be launched in 2006, new gravity ?eld analysis methods are under development and integrated into the ESA processing s- tem. 200,000 GPS radio occultation pro?les, observed by CHAMP, have been processed on an operational basis. They represent new and excellent inf- mation on atmospheric refractivity, temperature and water vapor. These new developments require geodetic space techniques (such as VLBI, SLR, LLR, GPS) to be combined and synchronized as if being one global instrument.

Engineering Fluid Mechanics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008): H. Yamaguchi Engineering Fluid Mechanics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008)
H. Yamaguchi
R6,133 Discovery Miles 61 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A real boon for those studying fluid mechanics at all levels, this work is intended to serve as a comprehensive textbook for scientists and engineers as well as advanced students in thermo-fluid courses. It provides an intensive monograph essential for understanding dynamics of ideal fluid, Newtonian fluid, non-Newtonian fluid and magnetic fluid. These distinct, yet intertwined subjects are addressed in an integrated manner, with numerous exercises and problems throughout.

Electron Holography (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 1999): Akira Tonomura Electron Holography (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 1999)
Akira Tonomura
R2,873 Discovery Miles 28 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This is an introduction to electron holography, a newly developed technique for observing and measuring microscopic structures of matter and fields using the wave nature of electrons. It describes principles, experimental details, and observation examples for vortices in superconductors, the magnetic domain structure in ferromagnets, and for fundamental phenomena of quantum mechanics.

Magnetic Nanostructures (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007): Bekir Aktas, Lenar Tagirov, Faik Mikailov Magnetic Nanostructures (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007)
Bekir Aktas, Lenar Tagirov, Faik Mikailov
R2,873 Discovery Miles 28 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume addresses the exciting and rapidly developing topic of ultrahigh-density magnetic data storage. It is the most advanced book on magnetic nanostructures, basics and applications. It combines modern topics in nanomagnetism with issues relating to the fabrication and characterization of magnetic nanostructures. This book will be of interest to R and D scientists and it provides an accessible introduction to the essential issues.

Semiconductor Spintronics and Quantum Computation (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002): D.D. Awschalom,... Semiconductor Spintronics and Quantum Computation (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002)
D.D. Awschalom, D. Loss, N. Samarth
R4,368 Discovery Miles 43 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The past few decades of research and development in solid-state semicon ductor physics and electronics have witnessed a rapid growth in the drive to exploit quantum mechanics in the design and function of semiconductor devices. This has been fueled for instance by the remarkable advances in our ability to fabricate nanostructures such as quantum wells, quantum wires and quantum dots. Despite this contemporary focus on semiconductor "quantum devices," a principal quantum mechanical aspect of the electron - its spin has it accounts for an added quan largely been ignored (except in as much as tum mechanical degeneracy). In recent years, however, a new paradigm of electronics based on the spin degree of freedom of the electron has begun to emerge. This field of semiconductor "spintronics" (spin transport electron ics or spin-based electronics) places electron spin rather than charge at the very center of interest. The underlying basis for this new electronics is the intimate connection between the charge and spin degrees of freedom of the electron via the Pauli principle. A crucial implication of this relationship is that spin effects can often be accessed through the orbital properties of the electron in the solid state. Examples for this are optical measurements of the spin state based on the Faraday effect and spin-dependent transport measure ments such as giant magneto-resistance (GMR). In this manner, information can be encoded in not only the electron's charge but also in its spin state, i. e.

Ising-type Antiferromagnets - Model Systems in Statistical Physics and in the Magnetism of Exchange Bias (Paperback, Softcover... Ising-type Antiferromagnets - Model Systems in Statistical Physics and in the Magnetism of Exchange Bias (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2003)
Christian Binek
R2,827 Discovery Miles 28 270 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Selected modern aspects of artificially layered structures and bulk materials involving antiferromagnetic long-range order are the main themes of this book. Special emphasis is laid on the prototypical behavior of Ising-type model systems. They play a crucial role in the field of statistical physics and, in addition, contribute to the basic understanding of the exchange bias phenomenon in MBE-grown magnetic heterosystems. Throughout the book, particular attention is given to the interplay between experimental results and their theoretical description, ranging from the famous Lee-Yang theory of phase transitions to novel mechanisms of exchange bias.

Semiconductor Surfaces and Interfaces (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 3rd ed. 2001): Winfried Moench Semiconductor Surfaces and Interfaces (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 3rd ed. 2001)
Winfried Moench
R9,590 Discovery Miles 95 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This third edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. In particular it now includes an extensive discussion of the band lineup at semiconductor interfaces. The unifying concept is the continuum of interface-induced gap states.

Half-metallic Alloys - Fundamentals and Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005): Iosif Galanakis,... Half-metallic Alloys - Fundamentals and Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005)
Iosif Galanakis, Peter H. Dederichs
R2,883 Discovery Miles 28 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Half-metals are particular ferromagnetic materials which can be considered as hybrids between metals and semiconductors. A particular feature of these materials is that electrons at the Fermi level show complete spin polarization making them prime targets for research into suitable divices for spin electronics. This book is both an introduction and state-of-art survey of the latest advances in the understanding and applications of Heusler alloys and related compounds.

Strong Interactions in Low Dimensions (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2004): D Baeriswyl, L. Degiorgi Strong Interactions in Low Dimensions (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2004)
D Baeriswyl, L. Degiorgi
R4,408 Discovery Miles 44 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides an attempt to convey the colorful facets of condensed matter systems with reduced dimensionality. Some of the specific features predicted for interacting one-dimensional electron systems, such as charge- and spin-density waves, have been observed in many quasi-one-dimensional materials. The two-dimensional world is even richer: besides d-wave superconductivity and the Quantum Hall Effect - perhaps the most spectacular phases explored during the last two decades - many collective charge and spin states have captured the interest of researchers, such as charge stripes or spontaneously generated circulating currents.

Recent years have witnessed important progress in material preparation, measurement techniques and theoretical methods. Today larger and better samples, higher flux for neutron beams, advanced light sources, better resolution in electron spectroscopy, new computational algorithms, and the development of field-theoretical approaches allow an in-depth analysis of the complex many-body behaviour of low-dimensional materials. The epoch when simple mean-field arguments were sufficient for describing the gross features observed experimentally is definitely over.

The Editors' aim is to thoroughly explain a number of selected topics: the application of dynamical probes, such as neutron scattering, optical absorption and photoemission, as well as transport studies, both electrical and thermal. Some of the more theoretical chapters are directly relevant for experiments, such as optical spectroscopy, transport in one-dimensional models, and the phenomenology of charge inhomogeneities in layered materials, while others discuss more general topics and methods, for example the concept of a Luttinger liquid and bosonization, or duality transformations, both promising tools for treating strongly interacting many-body systems.

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