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This lecture covers the fundamental concepts of magnetic materials, including magnetic order, electrostatic interaction, isotopic effects, and the Pauli exclusion principle. It also discusses relevant values such as coercive field, saturation magnetization, and Curie temperature, as well as the history of coercive fields in different materials. The instructor emphasizes the significance of these concepts in modern technologies, from small devices like earphones to large-scale applications like electromagnets and neutron stars.