Heusler Alloys - Properties, Growth, Applications

This book gives an overview of the physics of Heusler compounds ranging from fundamental properties of these alloys to their applications. Especially Heusler compounds as half-metallic ferromagnetic and topological insulators are important in condensed matter science due to their potential in magnetism and as materials for energy conversion. The book is written by world-leaders in this field. It offers an ideal reference to researchers at any level.

List of contents

Theory of Heusler Compounds.- Properties.- Applications.- Heusler Alloy Films: Film Growth.- Heusler Alloy Films: Magnetic Properties.- Device Applications.- New Properties.

Summary

This book gives an overview of the physics of Heusler compounds ranging from fundamental properties of these alloys to their applications. Especially Heusler compounds as half-metallic ferromagnetic and topological insulators are important in condensed matter science due to their potential in magnetism and as materials for energy conversion. The book is written by world-leaders in this field. It offers an ideal reference to researchers at any level.

Product details

• Assisted by: Claudi Felser (Editor), Claudia Felser (Editor), Hirohata (Editor), Hirohata (Editor), Atsufumi Hirohata (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2016
• EAN: 9783319368955
• ISBN: 978-3-31-936895-5
• No. of pages: 486
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 235 mm x 29 mm
• Weight: 765 g
• Illustrations: XVIII, 486 p.
• Series: Springer Series in Materials Science; Springer Series in Materials Science
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; Umwelt, B, Elektrizität, Magnetismus und Elektromagnetismus, Energy Policy, Economics and Management, Chemistry and Materials Science, Energy technology & engineering, Optical and Electronic Materials, Electricity, electromagnetism & magnetism, Electronic materials, Optical Materials, Magnetism, Magnetic materials, Magnetism, Magnetic Materials, Energy Efficiency