Magnetism

Written for engineering students who will meet magnetic technology in their careers, this textbook argues that a working grasp of modern magnetism is now essential. Its examples range from ferromagnetic brushes in lithography machines to flaw detection in aircraft, and from the stripe on a payment card to the read head inside a computer. Many instruments and research fields also rely on magnetic effects that can look puzzling to anyone without training in the subject.

The book covers a wide set of magnetism topics that have become more common in recent years. Classical material fills the first half, and the second half turns to subjects that tend to attract readers interested in current technology. Where the ideas are hard to grasp at first, the reading lists point toward further study. Throughout, readers are invited to find links between the different topics, which the author presents as a worthwhile exercise.