Lecture Notes in Physics: Fundamentals and Applications

Galanakis, Iosif; Dederichs, Peter H.

Half-metals are particular ferromagnetic materials which can be considered as hybrids between metals and semiconductors. A particular feature of these materials is that electrons at the Fermi level show complete spin polarization making them prime targets for research into suitable divices for spin electronics. This book is both an introduction and state-of-art survey of the latest advances in the understanding and applications of Heusler alloys and related compounds.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2010-02-12

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783642066092

DOI: 10.1007/b137760

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 312