Half Metallic Materials And Their Properties

Download or read book Half-Metallic Materials and Their Properties written by C Y Fong and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2013-03-22 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides a detailed treatment of half-metallic materials and their properties from both an experimental and theoretical point of view. It discusses the methods used to understand and predict the properties of half-metals and the gamut of other materials amenable to these techniques. It also offers an expansive bibliography to facilitate further and deeper research. This book provides the precise definitions of all key terminology used in the vast and varied literature. This is the first comprehensive monograph on the subject and will serve as a starting point for graduate students and senior researchers who wish to enter the field. This book will also be an invaluable reference to those already working in the areaof half-metallic materials. Contents:IntroductionMethods of Studying Half-MetalsHeusler AlloysHalf-Metallic OxidesHalf-Metals with Simple Structures Readership: Graduate students and researchers working in the field of half-metallic materials. Keywords:Half-Metals;Spintronics;Magneto-Electronics;Magnetism;Superlattices;HeterostructuresKey Features:This book comprehensively covers the area of half-metallic materials, and discusses both experimental and theoretical methods used to understand and predict the properties of these materialsThis book provides a comprehensive bibliography to facilitate further researchIt is written to serve a varied audience, from students to practising researchers in the field