Contemporary Concepts of Condensed Matter Science - 1: Nanomagnetism

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Nanoscience plays a crucial role in physical and biological sciences, permeating technology, with nanomagnetism being particularly significant due to its unique dependence on dimensionality and length scales. This field is essential in data storage, sensor, and device technologies, and is increasingly applied in life sciences and medicine. The volume aims to introduce scientists, engineers, and technologists from various disciplines to this important branch of nanoscience, appealing to both general readers and researchers seeking an overview of the rapidly evolving field. Contributions come from leading experts who provide authoritative insights into fundamental aspects of nanomagnetism. After an introductory overview by the editors, Wu explores the fundamental properties of magnetic nanostructures. Stiles discusses interlayer exchange interactions in magnetic multilayers, while Camley examines their static, dynamic, and thermal properties. Berkowitz and Kodama address exchange anisotropy, relevant in current read head devices. Fert and colleagues present on the transport properties of nanostructures, focusing on giant magnetoresistance (GMR) and tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR), which are pivotal in computer technology. The chapter by Flatte and Jonker delves into spintronics and its potential implications for quantum computing. The volume concludes with Edwards and Mathon discussing the phenomenon of current-induced switchi