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"“The Physical Principles of Magnetism . . . is such a classic – a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of magnetism . . . The corrected reissue is a welcome addition to this much-needed archival series. Dr. Morrish presents an excellent introduction to the physics and mathematics of magnetism without oversimplification . . . This respected and timeless book clearly elucidates these principles.""– Edward Della Torre, The George Washington University, President of the IEEE Magnetics Society

The IEEE Press is pleased to reissue this essential book for understanding the basis of modern magnetic materials. Diamagnetism, paramagnetism, ferromagnetism, ferrimagnetism, and antiferromagnetism are covered in an integrated manner – unifying subject matter from physics, chemistry, metallurgy, and engineering. Magnetic phenomena are discussed both from an experimental and theoretical point of view. The underlying physical principles are presented first, followed by macroscopic or microscopic theories. Although quantum mechanical theories are given, a phenomenological approach is emphasized. More than half the book is devoted to a discussion of strongly coupled dipole systems, where the molecular field theory is emphasized.

THE PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES OF MAGNETISM is a classic “must read” for anyone working in the magnetics, electromagnetics, computing, and communications fields.

About the Author

Allan Henry Morrish is a distinguished professor of physics at the University of Manitoba, Canada. He received a B.Sc. degree from the University of Manitoba in 1943, an M.A. from the University of Toronto in 1946, and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 1949, specializing in nuclear physics. From 1953 to 1964, Dr. Morrish was with the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Minnesota at Minneapolis, where he held the rank of professor from 1959.

During 1974-1975, Dr. Morrish was president of the Canadian Association of Physicists and in 1977 he was awarded their gold medal for achievements in physics. He has written over 250 papers and has served on many national and international committees. A fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and a Guggenheim fellow (1957-1958), Dr. Morrish is also a fellow of the Institute of Physics (U.K.), as well as a former fellow of the American Physical Society."

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In general, a dielectric is considered as a non-conducting or insulating material (such as a ceramic or polymer used to manufacture a microelectronic device).This book describes the laws governing all dielectric phenomena.

ú A unified approach is used in describing each of the dielectric phenomena, with the aim of answering "what?", "how?" and "why" for the occurrence of each phenomenon;
ú Coverage unavailable in other books on ferroelectrics, piezoelectrics, pyroelectrics, electro-optic processes, and electrets;
ú Theoretical analyses are general and broadly applicable;
ú Mathematics is simplified and emphasis is placed on the physical insight of the mechanisms responsible for the phenomena;
ú Truly comprehensive coverage not available in the current literature. ... Read more

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Rating depends on reason for reading
I saw a blurb on some scifi show regarding Edward Leedskalnin and his Coral Castle, which prompted me to do more research on the Internet. I was fascinated and curious and I thought I knew what I was getting into when I purchased this book along with "How to Read His Writings" by Marlinski. My complaint is about the reprint and editing of "Magnetic Currents" and not about the content or Ed's writing technique. If you want to try to decode Ed's notebooks, DO NOT BUY THIS VERSION (Reprint by Health Research). They fixed spelling, grammar and did not use the original type fonts - all of which are believed to be clues about his work. They did not use any of the pictures from his original pamphlets, so that part of the puzzle is also missing. I gave it only one star because I could not use it for the reason I purchased it. If you buy this book to learn more about magnetic currents, I'm not sure you'll be too happy, either. Ed is kind of hard to follow, which makes me think there is more to his writing than his words. The Coral Castle website has a Gift Shop where they sell his writings, but I don't know if the booklets are copies of the originals or if they are also selling a "fixed" version.

For some it is given to know the mysteries of God...
I have neither purchased nor read Ed's work (in fact today is the first time I have ever heard of him), but by reading some of the reviews I am reminded of the Prophet Joseph Smith Jr. I'm not saying that Ed was a prophet by any means but from all I've read about Ed so far is that people often discount what he says because "he only had a fourth grade education" or his grammar and spelling errors are terribly obvious. Well, I don't think geniuses are too concerned with that. From what I've heard, Ed went to the Library nearly every day. So much for a fourth grade education. How many people that hold Bachelor's degrees study and learn daily? I have a book that contains actual writings of Joseph Smith. He is probably one the smartest and greatest men to walk this continent yet you look at some of his writings and have to chuckle! Maybe that's part of the problem with the educational system today. They focus so much on getting your English perfect and brainwash you into thinking that if a person has not mastered the English language or does not have an editor that has, then he/she does not know what they are talking about... All that is important is that you hold a degree right?

The Publisher Misses The Point Of The Book
After studying Ed Leedskalnin for a while now, I just had to buy the book. But really for only one reason. To get the original picture of the perpectual motion holder drawing that came with the original pamplet. Instead I recieve a book with a picture of a atom with electrons on the cover. Which anyone one who has studied Leedskalin knows that Mr. Leedskalin did not believe in the existence of Electrons. This was a big disappointment. Other than that the book seems is very interesting and a must read for anyone interested in alternative physics. I do believe though that the publisher should include this picture if they are going to say they print up old and rare books in their entirety.

umm, isn't possible he used levers?
It's said that lil'ol Ed used nothing more than parts he'd aquired at a local junkyard and the knowledge of ancient Egyptians. Some teenagers actually claimed they had witnessed him "floating a large stone" and "singing to it". This fits the pattern of stories over the years that say there is an acoustic property to whatever effects the levitation of heavy objects. The Ancients, Monks in the 1700's (or something) and now Ed in the 1920's with Coral Castle, aka Rock Gate Park. Either way, the answer to levitation isn't in this book, but Ed would like you to think it is and pine much over it. enjoy.

Little Ed: 100 lbs can move 10 tons!
First of all, this book is an important work. The man that wrote it re-discovered forces that, as yet, cannot be duplicated by anyone else, at least in this century! You will get out of this book what you put into it. At first glance, it's reads like a jumbled bunch of words that mean nothing, but then you would miss the point. This book is not for the casual reader looking for scientific answers to seemingly impossible feats, but it does gives insights into a complex man and his works. This book is in his own words and not perfect english, but is clear enough with re-reading to comprehend the message he is trying to convey.
I enjoyed the book and will study it for years to come. If Ed really did know how the pyramids were built, wouldn't his only work on magnetism deserve more than a cursory reading? ... Read more

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Covers almost every type of problem that an engineering major will encounter in electric charges, field intensity, dielectrics, capacitance, Poisson's and Laplace's equations, magnetic fields, waves, transmission lines, generators, and antennae. ... Read more

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Good problem solver
The text was sufficient to help on a fair amount of problems, I feel i got my money's worth by purchasing it. The varbiales are a bit archaic, if you are using Griffiths' Text for your class, but never the less this book covers about 50% of the problems in Griffiths, their method of pedagogy is at times slightly muddled, but you can track through it if you have some idea on what you are doing. Don't think of this book as your savior though, if you aren't doing well this won't push you over the edge. ... Read more

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A Collective information on Basic Medical Physics
Eventhough it is not the first Medical Physics book in this type, this book occupying large extent of interconnected physics topics which are very much related to Medical Imaging and other Related Technologies. So by expectation this book will help all who are in this field and who are interested to start from the basics. ... Read more

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A unique resource for physicists and engineers working with magnetic fields
An understanding of magnetic phenomena is essential for anyone working on the practical application of electromagnetic theory. Magnetic Fields: A Comprehensive Theoretical Treatise for Practical Use provides physicists and engineers with a thorough treatment of the magnetic aspects of classical electromagnetic theory, focusing on key issues and problems arising in the generation and application of magnetic fields. From magnetic potentials and diffusion phenomena to magnetohydrodynamics and properties of matter-topics are carefully selected for their relevance to the theoretical framework as well as current technologies. Outstanding in its organization, clarity, and scope, Magnetic Fields:
* Examines a wide range of practical problems, from magnetomechanical devices to magnetic acceleration mechanisms
* Opens each chapter with reference to pertinent engineering examples
* Provides sufficient detail enabling readers to follow the derivation of the results
* Discusses solution methods and their application to different problems
* Includes more than 300 graphs, 40 tables, 2,000 numbered formulas, and extensive references to the professional literature
* Reviews the essential mathematics in the appendices ... Read more

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Principles of Magnetic Resonance is a textbook intended for graduate students who plan to work in nuclear magnetic resonance or electron spin resonance. The text treats the basic principles of magnetic resonance, steady-state and pulse methods, the theory of the width, shape, and position of spectral absorption lines, and the theory of relaxation times, and introduces the density matrix. This third edition adds new material to many parts, plus new sections on one- and two-dimensional Fourier transform methods, multiple quantum coherence, and magnetic resonance imaging.

FROM THE REVIEWS:

PHYSICS TODAY "His many important contributions have placed him at the forefront of research in the field for three decades; thus no more authoritative person could be found to author a book on the subject...Slichter's choices of subject matter are excellent in that he discusses the fundamentals of every area of current importance in the field...Anyone who has heard him lecture will remember the manner in which he focuses on a topic and presents a clear and lucid explanation of the subject. He does not bother you with unnecessary details, nor does he tell you too little - his book is much the same way...In summary, [this book] is an extremely valuable resource for the novice and the expert in magnetic resonance and in related fields. Mastery of the material between its covers will prepare one to read and understand research papers in a variety of disciplines. It presents a clear exposition of the important physical concepts underlying the field, as well as a lucid discussion of the theoretical concepts required to treat the phenomena...It has my strongest recommendation both as a text and as a fundamental reference book."

INDIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS "The book is strongly recommended for graduate students requiring specialization in magnetic resonance."

INVERSE PROBLEMS "In the preface the author notes that he views this 'as a textbook'...'aimed at the beginner rather than the expert'. He has achieved this goal admirably; this is the first textbook on magnetic resonance I have seen that actually succeeds in teaching this difficult subject to an intelligent beginner. The book would be ideal for a pair of introductory courses on magnetic resonance for seniors or graduate students who have had an introductory quantum physics course giving them some familiarity with matrix mechanics, and covering up to Clebsh-Gordon coefficients...a novice interested in learning about magnetic resonance from the basic quantum mechanical level could hardly do better than to read this book."

MAGNETIC RESONANCE IN CHEMISTRY "The book remains a thorough quantum-mechanical explanation of the basic magnetic resonance experiments used in modern day NMR and ESR experiments...This new edition is an ideal text of the physical chemist or physicist who wishes to have a thorough understanding of the basics behind magnetic resonance, particularly anyone researching into new pulse techniques. It is also suitable for the ordinary spectroscopist who simply wishes to have a grasp of the reasoning behind certain techniques...It is recommended for the mathematically more able students..."

JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY EDUCATION "This book's strength is that it is more than just a collection of NMR topics put together by a magnetic resonance spectroscopist - it is magnetic resonance early perceived in the context of the larger scope of physics from which it comes...the book will be appreciated most by those who have some maturity in physics and/or prior experience in magnetic resonance...The book is a welcome reappearance of a valued, fundamental book on magnetic resonance. The new chapters pick out those developments in the last 15 years that are particularly relevant to the understanding of magnetic resonance in solids. It should serve as a fine introductory textbook on magnetic resonance principles for physicists and as a reference work to those chemists who are interested in the basics of NMR and ESR theory."

APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY "On the whole, this is an excellent updating of what was already an established standard in the field. It is particularly timely since commercial equipment has recently become available enabling researchers to perform some of these newer experiments without tedious apparatus development." ... Read more

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book is by excellent teacher
This is a comprehensive treatment of NMR for both graduate students in physics and researchers by someone who is clearly a master teacher. Attention is given to NMR in liquids (important for biologists) as well as solids. Schlichter is generous with details and is unfailingly aware of the needs of readers desiring more detailed explanations of the physics in difficult situations. He does not shirk the hard points and there is no hand-waving of difficulties. The selection of topics is excellent and the Appendices are detailed and helpful.

It comes therefore as a minor disappointment that the present (3rd) edition is marred by literally hundreds of typos and other small errors (just for perverse kicks, I compiled a partial list that goes on for many pages). I suppose this is ultimately the responsibility of the author, but it seems to me Prof. Schlichter is entitled to more assistance from the copy editor(s) at Springer than apparently was provided.

In a very few places the exposition falters. An example of this occurs in the treatment of the Bloch--Wangsness--Redfield theory. The "trick" referred to after Eq. (5.331) is nonsensical mathematically (try doing it with differential equations in general, you won't get away with it!). In general, the error incurred by using the approximate Eq. (5.110) will be greatly exacerbated after integrating over long times and the answer will be garbage. Fortunately, there is no need for any such "trick", just follow the derivation given in the book but with $\rho^*(0)$ in Eq. (5.110) replaced by $\rho^*(t'')$, so that (5.110) becomes exact. Rather than replacing $\rho^*(t'')$ by $\rho^*(0)$ at the outset as Schlichter does, one needs to defer the approximation as long as possible; then you see that the integration over long times does not give an appreciable error (it is proportional to a convergent infinite-time integral times $\tau_c$). But this is a mathematical, not a physical flaw.

There is a handful of other places where the exposition might conceivably be improved, but this doesn't detract significantly from the great value of this textbook as a detailed guide and reference. Let's hope that more careful copy editing is done for the next edition.

The solid-state physicists NMR bible
Go for this book when you need a rather complete introduction into the field of solid-state physics NMR and at the same time want to invest into a book that will provide you over the years of your work with more and more detailed information. Slichter gives a thorough mathematical background as well as a discussion of most modern NMR pulse techniques. You may want to accompany this book in the long run with some other that tells you more about designing pulse techniques and/or is more visiual in this aspect. Students will find the book as a whole quite difficult to read, but it is very worthwhile to invest your time into the introductory chapters and then jump into the area of application that you have to become familiar with. Later you will appreciate your investment fully because this is one of the books from which you continue to learn till your retirement. ... Read more

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"Mesmorizingly" Good Book!!
Dark Light is a great intro to a subject that we all take for granted, but whose scientific and cultural origins are a mystery to most of us, including me before I read the book. If you want to discover how the western world looked at the new scientific and commercial force of electricity, this book is perfect! From the early days of SB Morse and the telegraph,(artist turned inventor and promoter), to some weird "New Age" (for the time) ideas about electricity and health, the incredible carrers of Edison, Tesla (the overlooked genius), among many others, this book scores a bull's eye. Plus a nice trip into the 1892 Chicago Columbian exhibition, through the controversial electric chair, and into the x-ray, plus a lot more. There is not too much about how the nation was wired up, and how the utility companies were formed, but this may be the author's next project! ... Read more

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A guide to permanent-magnet property selection and design in magnetoelectric devices. Provides a unified and comprehensive treatment of permanent magnetism, from its origins to its use in modern energy-conversion devices. Presents the history of permanent magnetism and describes the properties of permanent-magnet systems, emphasizing the new rare earth magnets. Covers all major types of permanent magnets and their typical applications, aspects of design, circuit solutions, device parameters and measurements. ... Read more

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The curriculum has been restructured so that students will have the necessary fundamental understanding of charges and fields before going on to more complex issues. Qualitative reasoning and quantitative analysis are discussed equally in order to provide a meaningful conceptual framework within which the quantitative work makes more sense. Atomic-level analysis is stressed and electrostatics and circuits are unified. Desktop experiments can be conducted at home or in the classroom and are tightly integrated with the theoretical treatment. ... Read more

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The best theoretical explaination
This book has the best theoretical explainations for almost everytin regarding current, charge and magnetism. It goes to the very deep of what happens inside the wire when current flows throug it. U should have it ! ... Read more

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The magnetocaloric effect describes the change in temperature of a magnetic material under adiabatic conditions through the application or removal of an external magnetic field. This effect is particularly pronounced at temperatures and fields corresponding to magnetic phase transitions, and it is a powerful and widely used tool for investigation of the magnetic state and mechanisms of these transitions. More recently there has been significant interest in its possible exploitation in magnetic refrigeration and cryocooling systems.

The Magnetocaloric Effect and its Applications presents a complete overview of theoretical and experimental research results surrounding the magnetocaloric effect, and a comprehensive discussion of current and potential applications of the phenomenon. The book reviews those materials with magnetic moment of both band and localized nature and various types of magnetic ordering, and materials with more exotic magnetic structures are also considered. A detailed discussion of experimental and theoretical studies of a great number of rare earth magnetic materials is given, with emphasis on the physical interpretation of observed phenomena. ... Read more

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Computational Electromagnetism refers to the modern concept of computer-aided analysis, and design, of virtually all electric devices such as motors, machines, transformers, etc., as well as of the equipment inthe currently booming field of telecommunications, such as antennas, radars, etc.

The present book is uniquely written to enable the reader-- be it a student, a scientist, or a practitioner-- to successfully perform important simulation techniques and to design efficient computer software for electromagnetic device analysis.Numerous illustrations, solved exercises, original ideas, and an extensive and up-to-date bibliography make it a valuable reference for both experts and beginners in the field.A researcher and practitioner will find in it information rarely available in other sources, such as on symmetry, bilateral error bounds by complimentarity, edge and face elements, treatment of infinite domains, etc.

At the same time, the book is a useful teaching tool for courses in computational techniques in certain fields of physics and electrical engineering.As a self-contained text, it presents an extensive coverage of the most important concepts from Maxwells equations to computer-solvable algebraic systems-- for both static, quasi-static, and harmonic high-frequency problems.

Benefits
To the Engineer
A sound background necessary not only to understand the principles behind variational methods and finite elements, but also to design pertinent and well-structured software.

To the Specialist in Numerical Modeling
The book offers new perspectives of practical importance on classical issues: the underlying symmetry of Maxwell equations, their interaction with other fields of physics in real-life modeling, the benefits of edge and face elements, approaches to error analysis, and "complementarity."

To the Teacher
An expository strategy that will allow you to guide the student along a safe and easy route through otherwise difficult concepts: weak formulations and their relation to fundamental conservation principles of physics, functional spaces, Hilbert spaces, approximation principles, finite elements, and algorithms for solving linear systems. At a higher level, the book provides a concise and self-contained introduction to edge elements and their application to mathematical modeling of the basic electromagnetic phenomena, and static problems, such as eddy-current problems and microwaves in cavities.

To the Student
Solved exercises, with "hint" and "full solution" sections, will both test and enhance the understanding of the material. Numerous illustrations will help in grasping difficult mathematical concepts. ... Read more

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The Keep It Simple (KISS) philosophy is the primary focus of this book. It is written in very simple language with minimal math, as a compilation of helpful EMI troubleshooting hints. Its light-hearted tone is at odds with the extreme seriousness of most engineering reference works that become boring after a few pages. This text tells engineers what to do and how to do it. Only a basic knowledge of math, electronics, and a basic understanding of EMI/EMC are necessary to understand the concepts and circuits described
Once EMC troubleshooting is demystified, readers learn there are quick and simple techniques to solve complicated problems a key aspect of this book. Simple and inexpensive methods to resolve EMI issues are discussed to help generate unique ideas and methods for developing additional diagnostic tools and measurement procedures. An appendix on how to build probes is included. It can be a fun activity, even humorous at times with bizarre techniques (i.e., the sticky finger probe) ... Read more

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Superconducting devices are improving at a tremendous pace. This book provides a modern, up-to-date reference on both the physics and the technology of superconducting magnets. It is unique in combining the theoretical aspects of superconductivity, electromagnetic field theory, and the thermodynamics of helium cooling with the technological details for producing and engineering high performance superconducting materials. ... Read more

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If you've ever wanted to understand just how semiconductors, transistors, and microelectronics work--and what the future holds in store--Richard Turton's The Quantum Dot explains it in a thorough yet accessible fashion that doesn't require a degree in physics or electrical engineering to understand. Turton describes the basic principles upon which today's microelectronics are built to set the stage for a discussion of potential computing devices of the future, including quantum transistors, superconducting elements, and optoelectronics that switch with light rather than electricity. Turton is careful to provide an overview as he begins each chapter and to recap the discussion at the end, so that even if you were baffled by some of the finer details you can still pick up the gist of the section. ... Read more

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The future of microelectronics
This book consists of two parts (its not formally laid out that way, it just naturally organizes into two parts). The first part is a qualitative introduction to integrated semiconductor electronics (with emphasis on transistor junctions). The second part focuses on solid state quantum physics with emphasis on optical as well as electrical properties. There is also a smattering of material on super conducting materials and some basic material about how a digital computer works. The author's intended audience is the high school student or first-year college student who wants to pursue a degree in the sciences. An alternate audience is the informed layman who wants to be up to date at a qualitative level with recent advances in electronics and future directions in research and development.

I believe the book is well written for the intended audience. Turner has an easy-to-read style, and he manages to explain things (generally) in a technically accurate way without the use of mathematics. Without the mathematical details this book is not what you'd expect in a design reference - and that's not what it's intended for. But it is an excellent book to read in advance of a rigorous quantitative class on the subject. I think it's much easier to understand physical phenomena in mathematical detail if one first obtains a qualitative "feel" for what's going on.

Turner opens his book with two short chapters on matter and the origin of conductivity. He spends the next few chapters describing p-n junctions, how they are used to make transistors, and issues that limit their size and speed. Along the way he shows how transistors are used in computers both in the fabrication of basic logic elements, and also in the venerable "flip-flop" memory cell. His descriptions are clear and concise, making liberal use of figures and diagrams so that the concepts can be grasped with no particular pre-existing skills in physics or electronics.

The explanation of present semiconductor physics sets the stage for later discussions about the motivation for semiconductor devices at the quantum level. He does a good job of illustrating the fact that quantum-dominated semiconductor devices will not simply be miniaturized versions of the devices populating current integrated circuits. The physics would not allow it. Rather, they will be unique devices that are designed and custom tailored using quantum theory from the ground up. The result will be new devices that have similar - though often dramatically different - operating characteristics, and that are orders of magnitude smaller than present devices, as well as faster.

In illustrating the classical and quantum semiconductor circuits, Turner does a nice job of laying out the basic ideas behind these devices. In qualitative prose, he explains the exclusion principle, how it applies to fermions, and how the exclusion principle in conjunction with quantized energy states results in many of the phenomena that we observe in semiconductor devices. Turner's description of the optical properties of semiconductors flows naturally from earlier discussions. He describes the basic ideas behind a laser, though in this regard I found the descriptions somewhat lacking. Other interesting groundwork is provided in his descriptions of tunneling and Compton pairs (which are involved in super conducting).

A nice feature is the glossary of terms, along with a nice list of further reading material and a good index. The book is also well illustrated throughout, with figures that add considerably to one's level of understanding. I'd recommend this book to anyone interested in a qualitative introduction to solid-state physics, electronics, or semiconductor optics. I found it enjoyable to read and rich in the sort of qualitative imagery and description that makes learning so much more enjoyable.

Solid State Physics Explained for the Layman
This book gives sound, complete and comprehensible explanations for a number of solid state devices (pn diodes, FET and bipolar transistors, laser diodes, superconductors, Josephson junctions, etc). This book contains the best (most comprehensible) explanation I have ever read on the theoretical operation of bipolar transistors.

Great book of future technology for the Lay person!
Turton has done a wonderful job descibing the technicalities of today's computer/electronic technology. His descriptions allow the lay-person to understand the current technology and to understand where the future is taking us - probably to the Quantum Dot - and other devices. I highly reccomend it for anyone interested in the nanotechnology field as a primer ... Read more

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Now you can quickly and more easily work out challenging microwave engineering and high-frequency electromagnetic problems using the finite element method (FEM) with this practical book and software package. Using clear, concise text and dozens of real-world application examples, the book provides a detailed description of FEM implementation, while the software provides the code and tools needed to solve the three major types of EM problems: guided propagation, scattering, and radiation. With this unique book and software set in hand, you can compute the dispersion diagram of arbitrarily shaped inhomogeneous isotropic lossless or lossy guiding structures, analyze E- and H-plane waveguide discontinuities and devices, and understand the reflection from and transmission through simple 2-D inhomogeneous periodic structures. CD-ROM Included! Easy-to-use finite element software contains ready-made FORTRAN subroutines and source code that you can use immediately to solve a wide range of microwave and EM problems. The package is fully compatible with Internet "freeware," so you can perform advanced engineering functions without having to purchase expensive pre- and post-processing tools. ... Read more