This text book gives a comprehensive account of magnetism, one of the
oldest yet most vibrant fields of physics. It spans the historical
development, the physical foundations and the continuing research
underlying the subject. The book covers both the classical and quantum
mechanical aspects of magnetism and novel experimental techniques.
Perhaps uniquely, it discusses spin transport and magnetization dynamics
phenomena associated with atomically and spin engineered nano-structures
against the backdrop of spintronics and magnetic storage and memory
applications. The book is for students, and serves as a reference for
scientists in academia and research laboratories.