Description
Book SynopsisThis is the first book devoted to the use of X-ray beam techniques to study magnetic properties of materials. It covers both experimental and theoretical issues. The three main topics are dichroism, elastic scattering (both non-resonant and resonant diffraction) and spectroscopy.
Trade ReviewThis book provides a thorough introduction to both experimental and theretical issues that arise in investigations of materials using the methods of X-ray scattering and absorption * Zeitschrift fur Kristallographie *
this monograph, addressing researchers in the field in an elegant, civilised but unpretentious and occasionally idiosyncratic style and vocabulary, sets a high standard for a proposed series on synchrotron radiation * Contemporary Physics Vol. 38 No.5 1997 *
Firstly, it is suitable for anyone who would like to become acquainted with a new field of spectroscopy that has made sensational progress over the past decade and, secondly, it is a valuable reference book for those who are already familiar with the techniques... The first part incorporates a great deal of recent work along with many useful tips for the experimentalist and will be readily appreciated by the non-specialist reader... The strength and merit of this book is that both experimental and theoretical issues have been addressed and have been skilfully interwoven. In addition, although magnetic scattering is in the early stages of development, the book establishes a foundation on which further research can be built. * Journal of Synchrotron Radiation, vol. 5, part 3, May 1998 *
It must surely play a part in raising the awareness of researchers in magnetism in the potential value of synchrotron-based techniques. The book is suitable for graduate students and researchers with an interest in magnetic materials and for professionals who wish to consider the use of synchrotron radiation in their research... It is surely an indispensable item for the university and the institutional library. * Journal of Synchrotron Radiation, vol. 5, part 3, May 1998 *
Table of Contents1. Introductory survey ; 2. Non-resonant magentic X-ray diffraction from antiferromagnets ; 3. Non-resonant magnetic diffraction from ferromagnets ; 4. Magnetic X-ray dichroism ; 5. Resonant X-ray diffraction from antiferromagnets ; 6. Resonant magnetic X-ray diffraction from ferromagnets ; 7. Compton scattering ; 8. Theoretical framework ; Appendix ; Index
