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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Magnetism and Structure in Functional Materials addresses three distinct but related topics: (i) magnetoelastic materials such as magnetic martensites and magnetic shape memory alloys, (ii) the magnetocaloric effect related to magnetostructural transitions, and (iii) colossal magnetoresistance (CMR) and related manganites. The goal is to identify common underlying principles in these classes of materials that are relevant for optimizing various functionalities. The emergence of apparently different magnetic/structural phenomena in disparate classes of materials clearly points to a need for common concepts in order to achieve a broader understanding of the interplay between magnetism and structure in this general class of new functional materials exhibiting ever more complex microstructure and function. The topic is interdisciplinary in nature and the contributors correspondingly include physicists, materials scientists and engineers. Likewise the book will appeal to scientists from all these areas.

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Describes forty-nine simple experiments involving electricity or magnetism, including "How to Make a Flashlight," "How to Make a Rheostat," and "How to Destroy a Magnet." ... Read more

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Good Experimental Descriptions
A disclaimer: I've been looking through this book after having already taken a graduate-level E&M course using the great and terrible D. Jackson text.So when I describe it as 'friendly,' take heed.

That said, I do think that Barger and Olsson's text is unusually fine.Many textbooks books start out with the equations and then go ahead deriving results like crazy, and usually that's fine.But here, before any results are stated at all, a simple historical experiment is often described.I found this approach to be delightfully refreshing.It brings undergraduate physics back to the scientific basis it should have.Even better, it gives explanations of how one might measue electric/magnetic fields, how to build a generator, and some antenna basics.If you want to figure out what E&M actually means for the real world, these are important things to understand--and not every widely hailed text (e.g., the idolized Griffiths) will give you that.

Of the undergrad textbooks I've seen, this is my favorite.It's clear, complete, and concise.

(Warning, however: it will not teach you vector calculus.You might want to review your Div, Grad, Curl, and All That: An Informal Text on Vector Calculus, Fourth Edition before trying this out.)

Best junior-level E&M, but hard to find
The bad sometimes drives out the good: so it seems to be with the other reviewers preference for Griffiths' terrible (but popular) text.Griffiths (compared to B&O) reminds me of what Frodo says of servants of the Enemy (compared to Strider):
"I think a servant of the Enemy would look fairer and feel fouler". Griffiths may look fairer than B&O, but B&O is taking the reader over the proper (but difficult) road rather than glossing over the problems and teaching less to "looking fair".If Griffiths' words and examples seem too simple and easy, maybe they are! If you aim to travel the hard road of E&M (rather than a weekend romp through the Shire), take "unfair" Strider (B&O) as your guide.

Barger and Olsson Classical E and M Text
I used this textbook as a college undergraduate in the late 1980s and thoroughly hated it.I have since advanced my education in Physics, and have found MUCH better textbooks -- Griffiths' text on E and M is FAR better.

Barger's textbook is miles wide and millimeters deep.It resembles a book of mathematical formulas with practically no explanations or derivations.The notation is extremely difficult to decipher, and the book isn't arranged in any order.Topics are only loosely described, and there are few topics that are logically related.

You would do better to pass this book by.

Unspeakably awful
Probably the worst electricity and magnetism textbook ever written. We used this for an intermediate level class, and not a single concept was adequately or reasonably explained. Wording is ambiguous, explanations andproblem sets are unclear, and there are countless fundamental errors, bothconceptual and mathematical. This book is so bad that it makes theirMechanics text look good by comparison. ... Read more

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Electromagnetism is basic to our understanding of the properties of matter and yet is often regarded as a difficult part of the first degree course in physics. In this book Professor Dobbs provides an elegant and clear account of the subject, covering all the material needed by the student taking such a course. Though the emphasis is on essentials, interesting applications are discussed. Vector operators are introduced at the appropriate points and exercises (with answers) are included for the student. This book should be of interest to first year undergraduate students taking courses in physics. ... Read more

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Presents essays on the magnetism of amorphous metals and alloys. ... Read more

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This book covers the full range of research on the magnetic fields of stars, from the familiar variations in the Sun's field which coincide with the sun-spot cycle, to the enormous magnetic fields emitted by rotating neutron stars. The field is developing rapidly, and this book by one of its leading figures provides a carefully developed account. ... Read more

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Magnetism is important in environmental studies for several reasons, the two most fundamental being that most substances exhibit some form of magnetic behavior, and that iron is one of the most common elements in the Earth's crust. Once sequestered in a suitable material, magnetic particles constitute a natural archive of conditions existing in former times. Magnetism provides a tracer of paleo-climatic and paleo-environmental conditions and processes.

Environmental Magnetism details the occurrence and uses of magnetic materials in the natural environment. The first half of the volume describes the basic principles. The second half discusses the applications of magnetic measurements in various environmental settings on land, in lakes, in the ocean, and even various biological organisms.

* Material is broadly applicable to environmental studies
* Case histories illustrate key points
* Extensive bibliography makes further research quick and easy ... Read more

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EnviroNag
When I browsed the Academic Press title, "Environmental Magnetism: Principles and Applications of Enviromagnetics", at the AGU meeting in San Francisco this past December, I thought the term 'enviromagnetics' was presumptous -- just like a Aussie-Canadian (Evans) to spam new techno-babble. That was before I put my credit card down (at a 20% show discount!) and cracked it open at my hotel. Well, yes, I have been enlighted -- Ted Evans and Friedrich Heller are justified in coining the term ENVIROMAGNETICS -- this book delivers and how: It truly is an indispensable reference work for undergraduates, researchers, lecturers, and professionals in geomagnetism, geology, pedology, archaeology, oceanography, climatology, and earth system science. In a macadamia shell, their writing is clear and accessible. Thanks guys, with your talent you should write a general geophysics textbook. ... Read more

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Molecule-based magnets, giant magnetoresistance and spin frustration are just a few terms which demonstrate that our understanding of magnetic behavior, once thought to be mature, has enjoyed new momentum as it is being expanded by contributions from molecular chemistry, materials chemistry and sciences to solid state physics. The spectrum spans molecule-based - organic, inorganic, and hybrid - compounds, metallic materials as well as their oxides forming thin films, nanoparticles, wires etc. New phenomena are explored that open promising perspectives for commercially applied "smart" materials.
In topical reviews written by foremost scientists trends and recent advances focusing on the correlations between electronic structure and magnetic properties are explained in a clear and detailed way. With good balance between theory and experiment this book guides advanced students and specialists alike to this research area. It facilitates the evaluation of experimental observations and serves as a base for the design of new magnetic materials. As a unique reference work, it is indispensable for everyone concerned with the phenomena of magnetism! ... Read more

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Magnetic behaviour, once thought to be mature, has gained a new momentum as it is being expanded by contributions from molecular chemistry, materials sciences to solid state physics. The spectrum spans molecule-based - organic, inorganic, and hybrid - compounds, metallic materials as well as their oxides forming, for example, thin films, nanoparticles, nanowires. New phenomena are explored that open promising perspectives for commercially applied "smart" materials.
As a depository of contemporary knowledge on key topics related to magnetism, this open series of volumes provides a much-needed comprehensive overview of this growing interdisciplinary field. The topical reviews are written by the foremost scientists in the area, and the trends and recent advances are explained in a clear and detailed manner with a focus on the correlations between electronic structure and magnetic properties. The balance between theory and experiment within this series will guide advanced students and specialists in evaluating experimental observations and will serve as a basis for the design of new magnetic materials. This is a unique reference work, indispensable for everyone concerned with the phenomena of magnetism! ... Read more

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A straightforward introduction to E&M
Kip was the required text for the E&M course that I took as a college sophomore.As I was an undergraduate physics major, I had an ambitious goal for myself in regard to the level of understanding that I strove for, so I read Purcell and Feynman's E&M texts at the same time.I must say, however, that Kip was the most helpful of three and I recommend it to anybody wanting to learn E&M.Kip uses only MKS units, so the potential difference is in the very familiar unit of volts--which I found comforting! In MKS Gauss's law is stated without the use of an extra 4pi--another aspect that was to my liking.The appendices include a discussion of divergence and the differential form of Gauss's law--which was also helpful.I recommend this book to anyone taking his first look at sophomore level E&M--or the professional scientist or engineer who just needs to brush up on Maxwell's equations.

This book is an excellent introduction to E&M.
This is a very thorough and carefully written book. In fact, it is so good it is still required reading in many courses (Brunel U. for example).I cannot understand why it is out of print when so many course syllabuses still recommend it. ... Read more

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This series provides an information library on the main aspects of physical science, with an emphasis on enquiry; answering the questions that children ask and addressing the topics that they are required to research at this level. Each book contains aspects of science which are linked to everyday examples that will be familiar to the reader to aid understanding, before moving on to more complex topics. There are answers to key questions about the main topics at this level. The books also include experiments to illustrate the topic under discussion and to develop understanding of scientific methodology. Scientific measurement is covered and the more unusal or amazing applications. ... Read more