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In the following, it is assumed that the reader has some elementary knowledge of quantum mechanics. In this section, the vector model of magnetic atoms will be briefly reviewed which may serve as reference for the more detailed description of the magnetic behavior of localized moment systems described further on. Our main interest in the vector model of magnetic atoms entails the spin states and orbital states of free atoms, their coupling, and the ultimate total moment of the atoms.
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Buschow, K.H.J., de Boer, F.R. (2003). The Origin of Atomic Moments. In: Physics of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48408-0_2
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