Ultrathin Metal Films
Subtitle: Magnetic and Structural Properties (Springer Tracts in Modern Physics)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: September 1, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 375
ISBN-13: 9783540583592
Subjects: Materials science; Science/Mathematics; Metallic films; Science; Thin films; Material Science; Physics; Superconductors & Superconductivity; Epitaxial Growth; Magnetic Films; Metastable structure; Technology / Material Science; Ultrathin Metal Films; Magnetic properties
First sentence: The ability of mankind to produce and process materials has been an important aspect of human development.
Description: Ultrathin metal films have great potential for applications in areas such as magnetic sensors, recording materials, and novel devices such as spin filters or transistors. This research monograph discusses the close correlation between the magnetic and structural properties of thin films in the context of numerous examples of epitaxial metal films, while emphasis is laid on the stabilization of novel structures compared to the bulk material. Further options, possibilities, and limits for applications are given. Techniques for the characterization of thin films are addressed as well.