B. D. Cullity wrote Introduction to Magnetic Materials explicitly for beginners, at the level of senior undergraduates or first-year graduate students. His ability to write about complex technical topics in a clear, coherent manner made the book an instant classic, and it has remained a popular introduction to the subject for students and teachers alike. Now, more than three decades since its initial publication, Introduction to Magnetic Materials has been revised and updated in this eagerly awaited Second Edition.

Introduction to Magnetic Materials, Second Edition retains much of the original content, whilealso 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.

The second edition of this textbook on magnetism for engineering, computer science and physics students has finally been updated more than 30 years after the original volume was published and includes new information on magnetic force microscopy, magnetic behaviors in superconductors, the use of magnetic materials in computers and a discussion of rare-earth magnets. Graham (materials and science engineering, U. of Pennsylvania) expands upon the body of material from Cullity (metallurgical engineering, Notre Dame U.), the late author of the original version. Chapters cover the basics of magnetism and magnetic materials including the definitions and units of measurement, experimental methods, ferromagnetism, diamagnetism and fine particles and thin films. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Introduction to Magnetic Materials, 2nd Edition covers the basics of magnetic quantities, magnetic devices, and materials used in practice. While retaining much of the original, this revision now covers SQUID and alternating gradient magnetometers, magnetic force microscope, Kerr effect, amorphous alloys, rare-earth magnets, SI Units alongside cgs units, and other up-to-date topics. In addition, the authors have added an entirely new chapter on information materials. The text presents materials at the practical rather than theoretical level, allowing for a physical, quantitative, measurement-based understanding of magnetism among readers, be they professional engineers or graduate-level students.

Preface to the First Edition.

Preface to the Second Edition.

1. Definitions and Units.

2. Experimental Methods.

3. Diamagnetism and Paramagnetism.

4. Ferromagnetism.

5. Antiferromagnetism.

6. Ferrimagnetism.

7. Magnetic Anisotropy.

8. Magnetostriction and the Effects of Stress.

9. Domains and the Magnetization Process.

10. Induced Magnetic Anisotropy.

11. Fine Particles and Thin Films.

12. Magnetization Dynamics.

13. Soft magnetic Materials.

14. Hard Magnetic Materials.

15. Magnetic Materials for Recording and Computers.

16. Magnetic Properties of Superconductors.

Appendix 1. Dipole Fields and Energies.

Appendix 2. Data on Ferromagnetic Elements.

Appendix 3. Conversion of Units.

Appendix 4. Physical Constants.

Index.