Magnetic Critical Scattering

by Malcolm F. Collins

Overview

This graduate-level text reviews the field of critical phenomena, including the use of neutron scattering techniques as an aid in their study. The book introduces the principles of magnetic systems and their critical dynamics, outlining the experimental and theoretical methods that have been used to understand the scattering effect. Measurements are examined for the dynamics and statics of one-, two-, and three-dimensional systems. Multicritical effects, critical phase transitions in magnetic metals, dilution, percolation, and random-field effects are also discussed in the light of neutron scattering measurements.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195364408
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	03/02/1989
Series:	Oxford Series on Neutron Scattering in Condensed Matter , #4
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

McMaster University

Table of Contents

PART I: Theory of Critical Phenomena1. Introduction to Critical Phenomena2. Ginzburg-Landau Theory3. Critical Exponents4. Universality, Standard Models and Solvable Models5. Scaling6. The Renormalization Group7. Critical Dynamics8. More Complex Magnetic Systems9. Dilution, Percolation and Random FieldsPART II: The Technique of Thermal Neutron Scattering and its Application to Investigate Critical Phenomena10. Basic Properties of Thermal Neutrons11. Correlation Function Formalism12. Bragg Scattering13. Measurement of Critical DynamicsPART III: Measurements of Critical Scattering14. Two- and One-Dimensional Systems15. Three-Dimensional Ising Systems16. Other Simple Systems in Three Dimensions17. Multicritical Points18. Critical Phase Transitions in Magnetic Metals19. Critical Scattering Investigations of Dilution, Percolation and Random-Field Effects

Editorial Reviews

Monograph treats the physics of critical phenomena, particularly as manifested in the magnetic properties of materials and detected by neutron scattering techniques. In nine masterfully brief chapters the author reviews the theory of critical phenomena; he turns then to the relevant aspects of neutron scattering theory (four chapters) and to review/interpretation of the experimental data (six chapters). Elegantly produced, with many figures and detailed references. A splendid accomplishment, certain to be of interest to researchers active in this vital field. (NW) Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

"Collins succeeds admirably in reviewing the field. His idea to restrict the book only to neutron studies of magnetic systems lends a good focus to the text. . . . . The book is a useful starting point for anyone interested in critical phenomena and a must for anyone doing neutron scattering . . . . there is ample use of figures, and the list of references is comprehensive." —Physics Today

"All those involved with the neutron as their research tool must welcome the new Oxford series on neutron scattering from condensed matter in which Malcolm Collins' book is the fourth volume. This excellent contribution will, however, appeal to a much wider readership than just those concerned with neutron scattering or magnetism....The author is to be congratulated on his achievement in presenting a difficult subject in such a compact and coherent manner." —Physics World

"It [the book] begins with an introduction to the theory of critical phenomena. . . . The second part of the book develops the parts of the theory of neutron scattering relevant to critical phenomena. . . . Finally, measurements on a number of key magnetic systems are reviewed to illustrate the current level of understanding. . . . the book presents a valuable brief overview of a large and complex subject. . ." — Chemistry in Britain

"In nine masterfully brief chapters the author reviews the theory of critical phenomena; he turns then to the relevant aspects of neutron scattering theory (four chapters) and to review/interpretation of the experimental data (six chapters). Elegantly produced, with many figures and detailed references. A splendid accomplishment, certain to be of interest to researchers active in this vital field." —SciTech News

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