A comprehensive, easy-to-use guide to the fundamentals and applications of magnetism

As magnetic recording technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace—in digital data storage as well as video and audio applications—there is a growing need for a basic primer to help explain advances in the field. Written by industry expert R. Lawrence Comstock, this immensely useful guide combines an introductory treatment of the physics and material science of magnetism with clear, thorough, up-to-date coverage of magnetic recording systems and their components. From basic...