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The reader is introduced to some historical concepts in magnetism discovered over half a century ago, but of significant usefulness nowadays. Some magnetic nondestructive testing techniques, as well as magnetic tapes are based on a few of these concepts. Furthermore, many modern applications of magnetism rely on atomic scale magnetic phenomena that reach macroscopic values even at a few nanometers. With the advent of nanotechnology and its widespread implications, these concepts are the foundation for understanding a few of those that rely on magnetic properties. Nevertheless, the first chapter does not discuss all magnetic concepts or magnetic phenomena on which applications such as nanomechanical devices, spin valves, or quantum computing are based. On the contrary, the whole purpose of this book is to gradually entice the reader to discover the many sides of this discipline termed magnetism. As the book progresses, more and more magnetic concepts are being revealed and placed in a contemporary application context. Most people are not aware that a significant number of modern conveniences are based on magnetic properties. Hence, the book aims at clarifying these facts.
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