A Survey of Nanomagnetism -- AMR and GMR Layers and Multilayers for Magnetic Field Sensors -- Model Calculation of the Giant Magnetoresistance in Multilayers with an Arbitrary Number of Layers -- Interface Effects in Tunneling Magnetoresistive Systems -- Analysis of the Disturbing Influence of Stray Fields in Very Small MRAM Cells by Computer Simulation -- Stability of Magnetic Tunnel Junctions -- Electrodeposition of Multilayered Nanostructures -- Magnetic Anisotropies of FeO and NiMn Films -- Low Temperature Magnetic Properties of Nanocrystalline Iron -- Dynamics of Magnetization Reversal in Models of Magnetic Nanoparticles and Ultrathin Films -- Dipolar Effects in Magnetic Nanostructures -- Novel Magnetic Materials Based on HTSC-Ferrite Heterostructures and Co/SiO2 Nanocomposites -- Influence of Nanocrystalline Ferrite Particles on Properties of Magnetic Systems -- Phase Stability, Structural and Magnetic Properties of Some CMR Manganites -- Colossal Magnetoresistance in Screen Printed Manganite Films -- Device Applications Using Spin Dependent Tunneling and Nanostructured Materials.

This book focuses on the investigation of the basic properties of magnetic nanostructures, and the fundamental physics of novel nanostructures for submicron devices. It provides a broad overview of the latest developments in this emerging and fascinating field of nano-sized materials, with emphasis on the practical understanding and operation of devices using or based on nanostructured magnetic materials. The topics also include submicron technologies, nanoscale characterization, new techniques for the synthesis of nanoparticles as well as an in-depth treatment of their characterization and chemical and physical properties. Potential industrial applications of these advanced materials are also discussed.