Introduction to Muon Spin Spectroscopy: Applications to Solid State and Material Sciences

The textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to muon spin spectroscopy (µSR), covering its applications in condensed matter physics, materials science, and nanoscience. It explains the extraction of physical information from µSR experiments and includes illustrative examples. It also discusses the use of negative muons in elemental materials analysis and fundamental particle physics aspects of muon science. Supplementary material covers essential concepts, and exercises and solutions are provided. It is suitable for advanced undergraduate, graduate, and PhD level students, researchers, and practitioners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 531 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2024
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

Muon spin spectroscopy (µSR) is a powerful technique for investigating material properties at the microscopic level. This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to µSR, covering its extraction of physical information, illustrative examples in condensed matter physics, materials science, and nanoscience, and major applications in magnetism, superconductivity, and semiconducting materials. It also explores the applications of negative muons in elemental materials analysis and introduces fundamental particle physics aspects of muon science. Supplementary material covers essential basic concepts, and an extensive list of references enables readers to deepen their knowledge in specific areas. Exercises and solutions are provided to facilitate understanding and mastery of the subject, making it suitable for advanced undergraduate, graduate, and PhD level students, researchers, and established practitioners.

Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031449581