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Author: Nicola A. Spaldin (University of California, Santa Barbara)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing)
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
ISBN: 9780511781599
ISBN 10: 0511781598
Publication Date: 05 June 2012
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Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
From the first edition: '... the book is a useful and compact addition to the bookshelf of anyone wishing to get a good up-to-date account of magnetic materials at the start of the 21st century.' Materials World From the first edition: '... well written and hard to put down. It quickly takes the reader on an epic journey from the most basic principles of magnetism to the cutting edges of technology. Those who complete the odyssey will develop a coherent overview of magnetism and magnetic materials past, present, and future ... Spaldin captivates readers with her style which makes learning a pleasurable and effective experience.' Physics Today 'There is a reasonable balance between the fundamental physical concepts and practical applications ...' Times Higher Education Supplement
From the first edition: '… the book is a useful and compact addition to the bookshelf of anyone wishing to get a good up-to-date account of magnetic materials at the start of the 21st century.' Materials World From the first edition: '… well written and hard to put down. It quickly takes the reader on an epic journey from the most basic principles of magnetism to the cutting edges of technology. Those who complete the odyssey will develop a coherent overview of magnetism and magnetic materials past, present, and future … Spaldin captivates readers with her style which makes learning a pleasurable and effective experience.' Physics Today 'There is a reasonable balance between the fundamental physical concepts and practical applications …' The Times Higher Education Supplement
Author Information
Nicola A. Spaldin is a Professor in the Materials Department at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is an enthusiastic and effective teacher, with experience ranging from developing and managing the UCSB Integrative Graduate Training Program to answering elementary school students' questions online. Particularly renowned for her research in the area of multiferroics and magnoelectrics, her current research focuses on using electronic structure methods to design and understand materials that combine magnetism with additional functionalities. She was recently awarded the American Physical Society's McGroddy Prize for New Materials for this work. She is also active in research administration, directing the UCSB/National Science Foundation International Center for Materials Research.
