| Description |
1 online resource (x, 344 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Lecture notes in physics, 1616-6361 ; v. 840 |
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Lecture notes in physics ; 840. 0075-8450
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| Contents |
Introduction / Landau Theory of Phase Transitions / Heterogeneous Equilibrium Systems / Dynamics of Homogeneous Systems / Evolution of Heterogeneous Systems / Thermomechanical Analogy / Thermodynamic Fluctuations / More Complicated Systems / Thermal Effects of Phase Transformations / Transformations in Real Materials / Extensions of the Method / Erratum |
| Summary |
The continuum, field theoretic method of study of phase transformations in material systems, also known as "phase field", allows one to analyze different stages of transformations on the unified platform. It has received significant attention in the materials science community recently due to many successes in solving or illuminating important problems. This book will address fundamentals of the method starting from the classical theories of phase transitions, the most important theoretical and computational results, and some of the most advanced recent applications. Field Theoretic Method in Phase Transformations can be used as an introduction for those new to the field or as a guide for a seasoned researcher. It is also of interest to researchers interested in the history of physics |
| Analysis |
Physics |
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Materials |
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Condensed Matter Physics |
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Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics |
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Materials Science, general |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 21, 2014) |
| Subject |
Phase transformations (Statistical physics)
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Continuum mechanics.
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Physique.
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Astronomie.
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Continuum mechanics
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Phase transformations (Statistical physics)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781461414872 |
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1461414873 |
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1461414865 |
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9781461414865 |
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