Heusler Alloys: Properties, Growth, Applications

ISBN-13: 9783319368955 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 486 str.

Claudia Felser; Atsufumi Hirohata

Spis treści

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

Blurb

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.