Recent experiments have observed the Kondo effect in a variety of novel sys
tems. These include single magnetic impurities on surfaces, quantum dots, c
arbon nanotubes, and Buckyballs (C-60 molecules). Here, I review the spin-1
/2 Kondo effect, with an eye toward recognizing novel Kondo systems. (C) 20
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