Magnetic Interactions in Molecules and Solids

This is the latest title in the Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modeling series that was specifically developed to support the European Masters Course on Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modeling. This textbook, explicitly aimed at chemists, comprehensively explains both the experimental and theoretical aspects of magnetic materials and their interactions. Two academics, who also lecture in the field, begin by introducing the basic concepts concerning magnetization and magnetic susceptibility. The book proceeds to cover the fundamental equations of molecular magnetism and explores key areas including systems with one, two, or more magnetic centers, (An-)isotropic interactions in two center systems, and molecules containing a unique magnetic center. The role of orbital models used to accurately make predictions is highlighted and the interaction between spin carriers from a theoretical point of view is included. Several illustrated examples of these concepts are liberally distributed throughout the text. The authors have also included student exercises in the form of questions and solutions to problems in each chapter. Magnetic Interactions in Molecules and Solids is aimed at chemistry students enrolled in MSc. programs in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, and Pure and Applied Physics as well as Euromasters students in these fields. It will also be useful to students studying magnetic materials, magnetic interactions, and molecular magnets.