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 magnetized, it strains or changes shape; conversely, if an external 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. Magnetostriction: Basic Principles and Materials presents a comprehensive review of all known magnetostrictive materials, a thorough overview of the current understanding of magnetostriction, including the basic models and microscopic mechanisms governing the phenomenon, and a discussion of all current and potential applications.