Polyteknisk Boghandel

The superb book describes the modern theory of the magnetic properties of solids. Starting from fundamental principles, this copiously illustrated volume outlines the theory of magnetic behaviour, describes experimental techniques, and discusses current research topics. The book is intended for final year undergraduate students and graduate students in the physical sciences.

1. Introduction
2. Isolated magnetic moments
3. Environments
4. Interactions
5. Order and magnetic structures
6. Order and broken symmetry
7. Magnetism in metals
8. Competing interactions and low dimensionality
Appendix A: Units in Electromagnetism
Appendix B: Electromagnetism
Appendix C: Quantum and atomic physics
Appendix D: Energy in magnetism and demagnetism
Appendix E: Stastical mechanics
Appendix F: List of symbols
Index