This book focuses on advanced magnetics materials. It brings forth the novel developments in latest technologies, modern characterization approaches, theory and usage of advanced magnetics materials. It talks about a wide spectrum of topics: technology and characterization of fast quenching nanowires for information technology; fabrication and characteristics of hexagonal ferrite films for microwave communication; surface reconstruction of magnetite for spintronics; synthesis of multiferroic composites for new biomedical uses, optimization of electroplated inductors for microelectronic...

The fundamentals and applications of magnetic sensors are encompassed in this book. It presents an overview on the research conducted in recent years in the field of magnetic sensors. The topics covered in this book vary from underlying theories and properties of magnets to their sensing applications in areas such as biomedicine, microelectromechanical systems, nano-satellites and pedestrian tracking. This book has been compiled for readers who wish to gain a basic understanding of the research domain as well as explore potential areas of applications for magnetic sensors. It also presents...

Tungsten carbide is an extremely hard grey compound created by reaction of tungsten and carbon at high temperatures. This book encompasses elementary and valuable data on tungsten carbide. It covers topics ranging from powder processing to machining sciences with the purpose of facilitating the industry in discovering more possible applications. Tungsten carbide has drawn the attention of engineers as well as academics due to its distinguished properties like hardness and wear-resistance, chemical inertness and high melting point. It has several applications across distinct fields like oil...