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1 The Basis of Nanomagnetism |
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1 | (24) |
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1.1 Introduction: The Importance of Nanomagnetism |
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1 | (1) |
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1.2 The Origin of Nanomagnetic Behavior |
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2 | (15) |
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1.2.1 Sample Dimensions and Characteristic Lengths |
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4 | (2) |
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1.2.2 Broken Translation Symmetry |
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6 | (11) |
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1.2.3 Nanomagnetic Samples and Dynamic Behavior |
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17 | (1) |
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1.3 Dimensionality and Critical Behavior |
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17 | (5) |
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22 | (3) |
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25 | (46) |
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25 | (7) |
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2.2 Interactions in Magnetic Materials |
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32 | (9) |
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2.2.1 Exchange Interaction |
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33 | (3) |
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2.2.2 Magnetostatic Energy |
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36 | (2) |
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2.2.3 Magnetic Anisotropy |
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38 | (2) |
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2.2.4 Magnetoelastic Energy and Magnetostriction |
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40 | (1) |
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2.3 Elements of Micromagnetism |
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41 | (7) |
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46 | (2) |
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48 | (17) |
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50 | (6) |
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2.4.2 Single-Domain Critical Diameters |
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56 | (2) |
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58 | (7) |
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65 | (3) |
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68 | (3) |
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3 Magnetism of Small Particles |
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71 | (54) |
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71 | (4) |
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3.2 Particle Size and Magnetic Behavior |
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75 | (7) |
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82 | (9) |
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3.3.1 Superparamagnetism: The Langevin Function |
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90 | (1) |
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91 | (3) |
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3.5 The Stoner--Wohlfarth Model |
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94 | (18) |
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3.5.1 Inhomogeneous Magnetization Reversal |
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105 | (3) |
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3.5.2 Precessional Magnetization Reversal |
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108 | (3) |
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3.5.3 Current-Induced Magnetization Reversal |
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111 | (1) |
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3.6 Interaction Between Particles |
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112 | (9) |
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121 | (4) |
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4 Magnetism of Thin Films and Multilayers |
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125 | (26) |
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125 | (7) |
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4.1.1 Thin Films: Planar Systems |
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126 | (4) |
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4.1.2 Thin Films: Laterally Structured Systems |
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130 | (2) |
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4.2 Anisotropy in Thin Films |
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132 | (3) |
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4.3 Domain Walls and Magnetization Reversal in Thin Films |
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135 | (3) |
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138 | (6) |
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4.5 Interlayer Exchange Coupling |
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144 | (4) |
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148 | (3) |
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5 Magnetotransport and Spin Current Effects |
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151 | (50) |
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151 | (9) |
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5.2 Spin Dependent Scattering and Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR) |
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160 | (9) |
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5.2.1 Valet--Fert Model for GMR |
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167 | (2) |
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5.3 Tunnel Magnetoresistance (TMR) and Other Magnetoresistance Effects |
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169 | (7) |
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5.3.1 The Anisotropic Magnetoresistance (AMR) |
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174 | (2) |
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5.4 Current-Induced Domain Wall Motion and Spin Transfer Torque (STT) |
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176 | (5) |
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5.5 Spin Current Effects: Spin Hall Effect, Spin Pumping, and Spin Thermal Effects |
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181 | (14) |
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195 | (6) |
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6 Magnetism of Nanodisks, Nanorings, Nanowires, and Nanotubes |
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201 | (30) |
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201 | (1) |
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202 | (8) |
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210 | (4) |
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6.4 Nanowires and Nanotubes |
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214 | (12) |
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226 | (5) |
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231 | (18) |
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231 | (1) |
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7.2 Principles of Magnetic Recording |
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232 | (5) |
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7.3 Novel Magnetic Recording Systems |
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237 | (9) |
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7.3.1 Nanodisk and Nanoring Memories |
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240 | (4) |
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7.3.2 Domain Wall and Skyrmion Memories |
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244 | (2) |
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246 | (3) |
Solutions to the Exercises |
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249 | (8) |
Appendix A The Hall Effect |
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257 | (4) |
Appendix B Elements of Thermoelectricity |
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261 | (4) |
Appendix C Units in Magnetism |
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265 | (4) |
Appendix D Physical Constants |
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269 | (2) |
Glossary |
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271 | (6) |
Bibliography |
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277 | (20) |
Material Index |
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297 | (12) |
Symbol Index |
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309 | (4) |
Author Index |
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313 | (6) |
Subject Index |
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