Soft Matter Physics An Introduction

Soft Matter Physics An Introduction / by Maurice Kleman, Oleg D. Laverntovich.

Introductions to solid state physics have, ever since the initial book by F. Seitz in 1940, concentrated on simple crystals, with few atoms per cell, bonded together by strong ionic, covalent, or metallic bonds. References to weaker bonds, such as van der Waals forces in rare gases, or to geometric...

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Main Authors: Kleman, Maurice (Author), Laverntovich, Oleg D. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2003.
Edition:1st ed. 2003.
Series:Partially Ordered Systems,
Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Solid state physics.
Surfaces (Physics).
Interfaces (Physical sciences).
Thin films.
Polymers  .
Condensed matter.
Materials science.
Electronic resources (E-books)
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Table of Contents:
  • Condensed Matter: General Characteristics, the Chemical Bond, and Particle Interactions
  • Atomic and Molecular Arrangements
  • The Order Parameter: Amplitude and Phase
  • Phase Transitions
  • Elasticity of Mesomorphic Phases
  • Dynamics of Isotropic and Anisotropic Fluids
  • Fractals and Growth Phenomena
  • Dislocations in Solids. Plastic Relaxation
  • Dislocations in Smectic and Columnar Phases
  • Curvature Defects in Smectics and Columnar Phases
  • Disclinations and Topological Point Defects. Fluid Relaxation.
  • Topological Theory of Defects
  • Surface Phenomena
  • Stability of Colloidal Systems
  • Polymers: Structural Properties.

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