Abstract
Diamagnetism can be regarded as originating from shielding currents induced by an applied field in the filled electron shells of ions. These currents are equivalent to an induced moment present on each of the atoms. The diamagnetism is a consequence of Lenz’s law stating that if the magnetic flux enclosed by a current loop is changed by the application of a magnetic field, a current is induced in such a direction that the corresponding magnetic field opposes the applied field.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Reference
Martin, D. H. (1967) Magnetism in solids, London: Iliffe Books Ltd.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2003 Kluwer Academic / Plenum Publishers, New York
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Buschow, K.H.J., de Boer, F.R. (2003). Diamagnetism. In: Physics of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48408-0_6
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48408-0_6
Publisher Name: Springer, Boston, MA
Print ISBN: 978-1-4757-0567-6
Online ISBN: 978-0-306-48408-7
eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive