Magnetostriction Basic Principles and Materials

Magnetostriction is a property encountered in magnetic materials where the material changes its shape on the application of a magnetic field. As a magnetostrictive material is magnetised, it strains or changes shape; conversely, if an extrenal force is applied causing a strain, the magnetic state of the material changes. These properties give magnetostrictive materials huge potential in both sensing and actuation devices. This book presents a thorough overview of the current understanding of magnetostriction, form the basic models and microscopic mechanisms governing the phenomenon, through a comprehensive review of all known magnetostrictive materials, and a discussion of all current and potential applications.Moral, Agustin del is the author of 'Magnetostriction Basic Principles and Materials' with ISBN 9780750307031 and ISBN 075030703X.