Theory Of Disordered Solids

Author : Alessio Zaccone
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 310 pages
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Release : 2023-06-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031247064

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Theory of Disordered Solids by Alessio Zaccone Pdf

This book presents a consistent mathematical theory of the non-electronic physical properties of disordered and amorphous solids, starting from the atomic-level dynamics and leading to experimentally verifiable descriptions of macroscopic properties such as elastic and viscoelastic moduli, plasticity, phonons and vibrational spectra, and thermal properties. This theory begins with the assumption of the undeniable existence of an “amorphous lattice”, which allows one to relegate the theoretical uncertainties about the ultimate nature of the glass transition to a subsidiary role and thus take a more pragmatic approach towards the modelling of physical properties. The book introduces the reader not only to the subtle physical concepts underlying the dynamics, mechanics, and statistical physics of glasses and amorphous solids, but also to the essential mathematical and numerical methods that cannot be readily gleaned from specialized literature since they are spread out among many often technically demanding papers. These methods are presented in this book in such a way as to be sufficiently general, allowing for the mathematical or numerical description of novel physical phenomena observed in many different types of amorphous solids (including soft and granular systems), regardless of the atomistic details and particular chemistry of the material. This monograph is aimed at researchers and graduate-level students in physics, materials science, physical chemistry and engineering working in the areas of amorphous materials, soft matter and granular systems, statistical physics, continuum mechanics, plasticity, and solid mechanics. It is also particularly well suited to those working on molecular dynamics simulations, molecular coarse-grained simulations, as well as ab initio atomistic and DFT methods for solid-state and materials science.

Author : Baldassare Di Bartolo
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468454758

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Disordered Solids by Baldassare Di Bartolo Pdf

This book presents an account of the course "Disordered Solids: Structures and Processes" held in Erice, Italy, from June 15 to 29, 1987. This meeting was organized by the International School of Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy of the "Ettore Majorana" Centre for Scientific Culture. The objective of this course was to present the advances in physical modelling, mathematical formalism and experimental techniques relevant to the interpretation of the structures of disordered solids and of the physical processes occurring therein. Traditional solid-state physics treats solids as perfect crystals and takes great advantage of their symmetry, by means of such mathematical formalisms as the reciprocal lattice, the Brillouin zone, and the powerful tools of group theory. Even if in reality no solid is a perfect crystal, this theoretical approach has been of great usefulness in describing solids: deviations from perfect order have been treated as perturbations of the ideal model. A new situation arises with truly disordered solids where any vestige of long range order has disappeared. The basic problem is that of describing these systems and gaining a scientific understanding of their physical properties without the mathematical formalism of traditional solid state physics. While some of the old approaches may occasionally remain valid (e. g. chemical bonding approach for amorphous solids), the old ways will not do. Disorder is not a perturbation: with disorder, something basically new may be expected to appear.

Author : Ilʹi͡a Mikhaĭlovich Lifshit͡s,Sergyi A. Gredeskul,Leonid A. Pastur
Publisher : Wiley-VCH
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1988-08-03
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015014240645

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Introduction to the Theory of Disordered Systems by Ilʹi͡a Mikhaĭlovich Lifshit͡s,Sergyi A. Gredeskul,Leonid A. Pastur Pdf

Focuses on an important aspect of this highly diversified area of condensed state physics: the one-body approximation in the theory of disordered systems. It describes the scope of problems within the framework of this approximation, its use in formulating several basic concepts, and its value in revealing many characteristic features of disordered systems. The book's main focus is on the density of states and the space-time correlation functions, and on their basic thermodynamic and kinetic characteristics. Among the many areas explored are the general properties of the one-body models frequently used and descriptions of selected one-dimensional problems, including closed dynamical equations; these are then used to thoroughly explore the density of states for several systems. In addition, some of the more complex characteristics of one-dimensional disordered systems are examined using the Fokkerr-Planck equations developed earlier in the text. Also includes a description of the general structure of concentration expansions, giving examples of simple applications.

Author : Baldassare Di Bartolo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1468454765

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Disordered Solids by Baldassare Di Bartolo Pdf

Author : Binder Kurt,Kob Walter
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789813107533

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Glassy Materials And Disordered Solids: An Introduction To Their Statistical Mechanics (Revised Edition) by Binder Kurt,Kob Walter Pdf

This book gives a pedagogical introduction to the physics of amorphous solids and related disordered condensed matter systems. Important concepts from statistical mechanics such as percolation, random walks, fractals and spin glasses are explained. Using these concepts, the common aspects of these systems are emphasized, and the current understanding of the glass transition and the structure of glasses are concisely reviewed. This second edition includes new material on emerging topics in the field of disordered systems such as gels, driven systems, dynamical heterogeneities, growing length scales etc. as well as an update of the literature in this rapidly developing field.

Author : Dr. S. K. Srivastave,Norman Henry March
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Science
ISBN : 9810219245

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Condensed Matter by Dr. S. K. Srivastave,Norman Henry March Pdf

This book deals with different aspects of the structure and properties of disordered materials. Whenever the normal state of matter is affected by internal or external agencies and new states are developed, it is generally observed that the new materials possess disordered structures. However, some characteristics (such as the electronic and ionic) remain similar to those of crystalline solids. Such isotropic materials are also termed disordered solids.This book surveys the physics of materials like non transition-transition metals and alloys in their solid and liquid phases, liquid-amorphous solids and materials with super structures like fullerene lattices etc. The advancements in these materials which possess unusual physical properties provide exciting possibilities for technology and industry. Up-to-date investigations about theoretical and experimental techniques are presented here. The reviews on different materials were prepared by renowned experts in the corresponding areas.

Author : Sergei Baranovski
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2006-08-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470095058

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Charge Transport in Disordered Solids with Applications in Electronics by Sergei Baranovski Pdf

The field of charge conduction in disordered materials is a rapidly evolving area owing to current and potential applications of these materials in various electronic devices This text aims to cover conduction in disordered solids from fundamental physical principles and theories, through practical material development with an emphasis on applications in all areas of electronic materials. International group of contributors Presents basic physical concepts developed in this field in recent years in a uniform manner Brings up-to-date, in a one-stop source, a key evolving area in the field of electronic materials

Author : Prabodh Shukla
Publisher : Mittal Publications
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Amorphous substances
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Physics of Disordered Solids by Prabodh Shukla Pdf

Author : Kurt Binder,Walter Kob
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2005-10-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789813106611

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Glassy Materials and Disordered Solids by Kurt Binder,Walter Kob Pdf

The physics of glassy materials and disordered solids presents students with an area of study much more challenging than the physics of crystalline solids. Written by two recognized experts in the field, this highly readable book tackles the subject with the student firmly in mind, beginning with a pedagogical introduction to important concepts such as percolation, fractals, spin glasses, and glasses. Making use of these concepts, the authors show that such systems share many common aspects that can be described within the framework of statistical mechanics. The book is also an essential standard text for researchers on amorphous materials, equally accessible for theorists and experimentalists.

Author : Miguel A Ramos
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781800612594

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Low-temperature Thermal And Vibrational Properties Of Disordered Solids: A Half-century Of Universal "Anomalies" Of Glasses by Miguel A Ramos Pdf

This book, edited by M. A. Ramos and contributed by several reputed physicists in the field, presents a timely review on low-temperature thermal and vibrational properties of glasses, and of disordered solids in general. In 1971, the seminal work of Zeller and Pohl was published, which triggered this relevant research field in condensed matter physics. Hence, this book also commemorates about 50 years of that highlight with a comprehensive, updated review.In brief, glasses (firstly genuine amorphous solids but later on followed by different disordered crystals) were found to universally exhibit low-temperature properties (specific heat, thermal conductivity, acoustic and dielectric attenuation, etc.) unexpectedly very similar among them — and very different from those of their crystalline counterparts.These universal 'anomalies' of glasses and other disordered solids remain very controversial topics in condensed matter physics. They have been addressed exhaustively in this book, through many updated experimental data, a survey of most relevant models and theories, as well as by computational simulations.

Author : Toshio Itami,Norman H March,Fabio Siringo,S K Srivastava,Yoshio Waseda
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1995-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814501453

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Condensed Matter: Disordered Solids by Toshio Itami,Norman H March,Fabio Siringo,S K Srivastava,Yoshio Waseda Pdf

This book deals with different aspects of the structure and properties of disordered materials. Whenever the normal state of matter is affected by internal or external agencies and new states are developed, it is generally observed that the new materials possess disordered structures. However, some characteristics (such as the electronic and ionic) remain similar to those of crystalline solids. Such isotropic materials are also termed disordered solids.This book surveys the physics of materials like non transition-transition metals and alloys in their solid and liquid phases, liquid-amorphous solids and materials with super structures like fullerene lattices etc. The advancements in these materials which possess unusual physical properties provide exciting possibilities for technology and industry. Up-to-date investigations about theoretical and experimental techniques are presented here. The reviews on different materials were prepared by renowned experts in the corresponding areas.

Author : Shashanka Mitra
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 788 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468408508

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Physics of Structurally Disordered Solids by Shashanka Mitra Pdf

Structurally disordered solids are characterized by their lack of spatial order that is evidenced by the great variety of ordered solids. The former class of materials is commonly termed amorphous or glassy, the latter crystalline. However, both classes share, many of the other physical properties of solids, e. g. , me chanical stability, resistance to shear stress, etc. The traditional macroscopic distinction between the crystalline and the glassy states is that while the former has a fixed melting point, the latter does not. However, with the availability and production of a large number of materials in both crystalline and amorphous states, and their easy inter-convertability, simple de finitions are not possible or at best imprecise. For the present purpose, it is sufficient to say that in contrast to the crystalline state, in which the posi tions of atoms are fixed into adefinite structure, ex cept for small thermal vibrations, the amorphous state of the same material displays varying degrees of de parture from this fixed structure. The amorphous state almost always shows no long range order. Short range order, up to several neighbors, may often be retained, although averaged considerably around their crystalline values. It is generally believed that the amorphous state is a metastable one with respect to the crystal line ordered state, and the conversion to the crystal line state may or may not be easy depending on the na ture of the material, e. g.

Author : Paolo Ossi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662051580

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Disordered Materials by Paolo Ossi Pdf

This self-contained text introduces the physics of structurally disordered condensed systems at the level of advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Clearly presented and amply illustrated it provides stimulating and novel coverage of a difficult area. In this second edition, the treatment of the mode coupling theory of the glass transition has been enlarged and now connects to a new section on collective excitations in disordered systems.

Author : V E Borisenko,A B Filonov,S V Gaponenko,V S Gurin
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1999-05-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789814494755

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Physics, Chemistry and Application of Nanostructures by V E Borisenko,A B Filonov,S V Gaponenko,V S Gurin Pdf

This volume presents recent results in the physics and chemistry of nanostructures, nanotechnology, and nano-size optical and electron devices. The level of understanding of the nanoworld is apparent from the book. Contents:Optical Spectra of Small Semiconductor Structures: Ab Initio Calculations (F Bechstedt et al.)Porous Silicon/Silicon Structure Investigation by the Method of Photovoltage Temperature Dependence (E F Venger et al.)Nanosized Si:H Material Synthesized by High Dose Hydrogen Implantation (V P Popov et al.)Formation of Collective Energy States in a Dense Ensemble of Semiconductor Nanocrystals (M V Artemyev et al.)The Limitation of Electron Mean Free Path in Spherical Nanosize Particles with a Metal Shell (S M Kachan & A N Ponyavina)Periodic Nanostructures with Enhanced Optical Reflectance (D A Yarotsky et al.)The Features of Paramagnetic Nitrogen Distribution in Synthetic Diamonds (A V Bashun et al.)Molecular Level Observation in AFM Studies of Thin Films (M O Gallyamov et al.)Photoprocesses on the Surface of Nanoporous Semiductors (Yu A Bykovskii et al.)Nanocrystalline Silicon Structures for Electron Emitter Arrays (A A Evtukh et al.)Nanocrystalline Silicon on Si for Light Emitting Device Applications (A G Nassiopoulou et al.)STM Probe Stimulated Creation of Nanosize Memory Devices (A V Yukhnevich et al.)and other papers Readership: Undergraduates, PhD students and researchers in nanotechnology. Keywords:Nanostructures;Nanotechnology;Nano-Size Optical and Electron Devices

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1985-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0486650162

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Theoretical Solid State Physics by Anonim Pdf

Used widely in courses and frequently sought as a reference, this 2-volume work features comprehensive coverage of its subject. Volume 1 examines the fundamental theory of equilibrium properties of perfect crystalline solids. Volume 2 addresses non-equilibrium properties, defects, and disordered systems. 1973 edition.