Magnetoviscous Effects in Ferrofluids

Suspensions of magnetic nanoparticles or ferrofluids can be effectively controlled by magnetic fields, which opens up a fascinating field for basic research into fluid dynamics as well as a host of applications in engineering and medicine. The introductory chapter provides the reader with basic information on the structure, and magnetic and viscous properties of ferrofluids. The bulk of this monograph is based on the author's own research activity and deals with ferrohydrodynamics, especially with the magnetoviscous effects. In particular, the author studies in detail the interparticle interactions so far often neglected but of great importance in concentrated ferrofluids. The basic theory and the most recent experimental findings are presented, making the book interesting reading for physicists or engineers interested in smart materials.

List of contents

Inroduction.- Magnetic fluids.- The magnetoviscous effect in highly diluted ferrofluids.- Magnetoviscosity in concentrated ferrofluids.- Magnetorheological Fluids.- Conclusion and outlook.

Summary

Suspensions of magnetic nanoparticles or ferrofluids can be effectively controlled by magnetic fields, which opens up a fascinating field for basic research into fluid dynamics as well as a host of applications in engineering and medicine. The introductory chapter provides the reader with basic information on the structure, and magnetic and viscous properties of ferrofluids. The bulk of this monograph is based on the author's own research activity and deals with ferrohydrodynamics, especially with the magnetoviscous effects. In particular, the author studies in detail the interparticle interactions so far often neglected but of great importance in concentrated ferrofluids. The basic theory and the most recent experimental findings are presented, making the book interesting reading for physicists or engineers interested in smart materials.

Product details

• Authors: Stefan Odenbach
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.02.2002
• EAN: 9783540430681
• ISBN: 978-3-540-43068-1
• No. of pages: 154
• Weight: 410 g
• Illustrations: X, 154 p.
• Series: Lecture Notes in Physics; Lecture Notes in Physics Monographs; Lecture Notes in Physics, New Series m; Lecture Notes in Physics Monographs
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Mechanics, acoustics; B, Complex systems, Measurement, Thermodynamics, Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Classical and Continuum Physics, Physics and Astronomy, Thermodynamics & heat, Continuum physics, Fluid mechanics, Engineering Fluid Dynamics, Scientific standards, measurement etc, Measurement Science and Instrumentation, Physical measurements, Mechanics of fluids, Dynamical systems, Engineering thermodynamics, Heat engineering, Heat transfer, Mass transfer, Dynamics & statics, Statistical physics