Theory Of Liquids And Other Disordered Media

Author : Walter Schirmacher
Publisher : Springer
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319069500

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Theory of Liquids and Other Disordered Media by Walter Schirmacher Pdf

This set of lectures provides an introduction to the structure, thermodynamics and dynamics of liquids, binary solutions and polymers at a level that will enable graduate students and non-specialist researchers to understand more specialized literature and to possibly start their own work in this field. Part I starts with the introduction of distribution functions, which describe the statistical arrangements of atoms or molecules in a simple liquid. The main concepts involve mean field theories like the Perkus-Yevick theory and the random phase approximation, which relate the forces to the distribution functions. In order to provide a concise, self-contained text, an understanding of the general statistical mechanics of an interacting many-body system is assumed. The fact that in a classic liquid the static and dynamic aspects of such a system can be discussed separately forms the basis of the two-fold structure of this approach. In order to allow polymer melts and solutions to be discussed, a short chapter acquaints readers with scaling concepts by discussing random walks and fractals. Part II of the lecture series is essentially devoted to the presentation of the dynamics of simple and complex liquids in terms of the generalized hydrodynamics concept, such as that introduced by Mori and Zwanzig. A special topic is a comprehensive introduction of the liquid-glass transition and its discussion in terms of a mode-coupling theory.

Author : Kostya Trachenko
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2023-08-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781009355506

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Theory of Liquids by Kostya Trachenko Pdf

Of the three basic states of matter, liquid is perhaps the most complex. While its flow properties are described by fluid mechanics, its thermodynamic properties are often neglected, and for many years it was widely believed that a general theory of liquid thermodynamics was unattainable. In recent decades that view has been challenged, as new advances have finally enabled us to understand and describe the thermodynamic properties of liquids. This book explains the recent developments in theory, experiment and modelling that have enabled us to understand the behaviour of excitations in liquids and the impact of this behaviour on heat capacity and other basic properties. Presented in plain language with a focus on real liquids and their experimental properties, this book is a useful reference text for researchers and graduate students in condensed matter physics and chemistry as well as for advanced courses covering the theory of liquids.

Author : Andrés Santos
Publisher : Springer
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319296685

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A Concise Course on the Theory of Classical Liquids by Andrés Santos Pdf

This short primer offers non-specialist readers a concise, yet comprehensive introduction to the field of classical fluids – providing both fundamental information and a number of selected topics to bridge the gap between the basics and ongoing research. In particular, hard-sphere systems represent a favorite playground in statistical mechanics, both in and out of equilibrium, as they represent the simplest models of many-body systems of interacting particles, and at higher temperature and densities they have proven to be very useful as reference systems for real fluids. Moreover, their usefulness in the realm of soft condensed matter has become increasingly recognized – for instance, the effective interaction among (sterically stabilized) colloidal particles can be tuned to almost perfectly match the hard-sphere model. These lecture notes present a brief, self-contained overview of equilibrium statistical mechanics of classical fluids, with special applications to both the structural and thermodynamic properties of systems made of particles interacting via the hard-sphere potential or closely related model potentials. In particular it addresses the exact statistical-mechanical properties of one-dimensional systems, the issue of thermodynamic (in)consistency among different routes in the context of several approximate theories, and the construction of analytical or semi-analytical approximations for the structural properties. Written pedagogically at the graduate level, with many figures, tables, photographs, and guided end-of-chapter exercises, this introductory text benefits students and newcomers to the field alike.

Author : Gijsbertus de With
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 709 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2023-10-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783527836925

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Phases of Matter and their Transitions by Gijsbertus de With Pdf

Phases of Matter and their Transitions An all-in-one, comprehensive take on matter and its phase properties In Phases of Matter and their Transitions, accomplished materials scientist Dr. Gijsbertus de With delivers an accessible textbook for advanced students in the molecular sciences. It offers a balanced and self-contained treatment of the thermodynamic and structural aspects of phases and the transitions between them, covering solids, liquids, gases, and their interfaces. The book lays the groundwork to describe particles and their interactions from the perspective of classical and quantum mechanics and compares phenomenological and statistical thermodynamics. It also examines materials with special properties, like glasses, liquid crystals, and ferroelectrics. The author has included an extensive appendix with a guide to the mathematics and theoretical models employed in this resource. Readers will also find: Thorough introductions to classical and quantum mechanics, intermolecular interactions, and continuum mechanics Comprehensive explorations of thermodynamics, gases, liquids, and solids Practical discussions of surfaces, including their general aspects for solids and liquids Fulsome treatments of discontinuous and continuous transitions, including discussions of irreversibility and the return to equilibrium Perfect for advanced students in chemistry and physics, Phases of Matter and their Transitions will also earn a place in the libraries of students of materials science.

Author : Miguel A Ramos
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 40,5 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 : M. Monastyrsky
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781489924032

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Topology of Gauge Fields and Condensed Matter by M. Monastyrsky Pdf

''Intended mainly for physicists and mathematicians...its high quality will definitely attract a wider audience.'' ---Computational Mathematics and Mathematical Physics This work acquaints the physicist with the mathematical principles of algebraic topology, group theory, and differential geometry, as applicable to research in field theory and the theory of condensed matter. Emphasis is placed on the topological structure of monopole and instanton solution to the Yang-Mills equations, the description of phases in superfluid 3He, and the topology of singular solutions in 3He and liquid crystals.

Author : William Hoiles,Vikram Krishnamurthy,Bruce Cornell
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 475 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781108423502

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Dynamics of Engineered Artificial Membranes and Biosensors by William Hoiles,Vikram Krishnamurthy,Bruce Cornell Pdf

A state-of-the-art guide to building synthetic membranes for biological devices, covering their construction, measurement, and modelling.

Author : Kostya Trachenko
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781009355476

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Theory of Liquids by Kostya Trachenko Pdf

This book introduces the thermodynamics of liquids and explains how recent advances have improved our understanding of liquid properties.

Author : Carlo Caccamo,Jean-Pierre Hansen,George Stell
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 527 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401145640

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New Approaches to Problems in Liquid State Theory by Carlo Caccamo,Jean-Pierre Hansen,George Stell Pdf

The theory of simple and complex fluids has made considerable recent progress, due to the emergence of new concepts and theoretical tools, and also to the availability of a large body of new experimental data on increas ingly complex systems, as well as far-reaching methodological developments in numerical simulations. This AS! aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of the most significant theoretical developments, supplemented by a few presentations of cutting-edge simulation and experimental work. The impact of the Institute in the overall landscape of Statistical Mechanics received an important recognition with its inclusion in the list of satellite events of STATPHYS20, the triennal international conference on Statistical Physics held in Paris in July 1998. These Proceedings contain the texts of the 13 Lecture Courses and 9 Invited Seminars delivered at Patti. Two clear trends emerge from these Proceedings: first, the diversity of new and unexpected theoretical results relating to classic models of liq uids, which have recently been subjected to fresh scrutiny; and secondly the parallel emergence of new concepts, models and methods, aimed at investigating complex fluids and phenomena, like the phase behaviour of fluids in pores, macromolecular assemblies, and the glass transition. Many of the new tools have their roots in traditional liquid state theory, and, in conjunction with fresh input from related fields, allow it wider applicability.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1946
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:474168950

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Kinetic Theory of Liquids by Anonim Pdf

Author : J.C. Dore,José Teixeira
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401132749

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Hydrogen-Bonded Liquids by J.C. Dore,José Teixeira Pdf

The study of liquids covers a wide range of scientific disciplines, primarily in physics and chemistry. As a result of this disparate activity the links between new developments in remote fields are seldom co-ordinated into a single conference. The objective of the present meeting was to gather together people with different forms of expertise. Previous ASI meetings on the liquid state have been held over an extended period and have occurred on a three-yearly basis. The first meeting in this series was on 'Structure and Dynamics of Liquids' in 1980 and was held on the island of Corsica. The next meeting on 'Molecular liquids: Dynamics and Interactions' was held in Florence in 1983 and was followed by 'Aqueous Solutions' at the Institut d'Etudes Scientifiques de Cargese in 1986. It therefore seemed a natural choice to select Cargese for the next meeting in 1989 and to choose a topic which emphasised a particular area of liquid state studies. Due to our own involvement in collaborative research we considered that 'Hydrogen-bonded liquids' would be an appropriate topic. One of its attractions, was that there was much new material coming from widely disparate investigations and it would be a convenient time to draw together the different strands. The particular interest in water was clearly central to this topic but it was thought desirable to set this development in the wider context of other systems in which hydrogen-bonding plays a significant role.

Author : Christiane Ferradini,Jean-Paul Jay-Gerin
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1991-08-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 0849369622

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Excess Electrons in Dielectric Media by Christiane Ferradini,Jean-Paul Jay-Gerin Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive review of the present knowledge and current problems concerning physical-chemical aspects of the behavior of excess electrons in various media. The book's 13 chapters strike a balance between theoretical and experimental accounts and provide in-depth presentations of specific subjects. Among the several topics discussed in this stimulating volume are primary interactions, transport, and relaxation of excess electrons of a few tens of electron-Volts in various solid and liquid materials; energetics and transport properties of electrons after thermalization in non-polar dielectric liquids; quantum simulation methods; and electron solvation in polar liquids and of excess electrons trapped in polar matrices at low temperature. Applications of these concepts are discussed as well, including hot electron transport in silicon dioxide, the fate of excess electrons created in polar dielectric liquids by photoelectrochemical methods or by cathodic generation, and excess electron production and decay in organic microheterogeneous systems. Researchers, instructors, and engineers working in the radiation sciences, condensed-matter physics, chemical physics, biophysics, photochemistry, and the biochemistry of electron transfer and electrochemistry should consider this book to be an invaluable reference resource.

Author : A Dmitrievsky,M Panfilov
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2000-01-11
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9789814494014

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Porous Media by A Dmitrievsky,M Panfilov Pdf

This book concerns a rapidly developing area of science that deals with the behavior of porous media saturated by fluids. Three basic aspects of this field are rather uniformly balanced in the book; namely, complex physical mechanisms of processes in porous media, new mathematical models, and numerical methods of process study. The following topics are included: homogenization and up-scaling of flow through heterogeneous media; micro-structural laws of complex flow at the pore scale; flow with phase transition and chemical reactions in porous media; wave propagation in saturated porous media; numerical model of flow in natural oil reservoirs; non-classical models of flow, percolation, fractals, foam flow; multi-phase flow with free surface. The contributors to this volume are leading researchers in the field. Contents: Physics of Processes with Phase Transition in Porous MediaDynamics of the Fluid/Fluid Interface IstabilityNew Models of Two-Phase Flow through Porous MediaFlow of Foam and Non-Newtonian FluidsAveraged Models of Navie-Stokes Flow in Porous MediaHomogenization of Flow through Highly Heterogeneous MediaGroundwater Pollution ModelsInverse Problems, Optimization, Parameter Estimation Readership: Applied mathematicians. Keywords:Porous Media;Homogenization;Non-Newtonian Fluids

Author : J. Frenkel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1946
Category : Kinetic theory of liquids
ISBN : OCLC:247827473

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Kinetic Theory of Liquids by J. Frenkel Pdf

Author : Hasse Fredriksson,Ulla Åkerlind
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2008-09-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470725351

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Physics of Functional Materials by Hasse Fredriksson,Ulla Åkerlind Pdf

Written by academics with more than 30 years experience teaching physics and material science, this book will act as a one-stop reference on functional materials. Offering a complete coverage of functional materials, this unique book deals with all three states of the material, providing an insightful overview of this subject not before seen in other texts. Includes solved examples, a number of exercises and answers to the exercises. Aims to promote understanding of the subject as a basis for higher studies. The use of mathematically complicated quantum mechanical equations will be minimized to aid understanding. For Instructors & Students: Visit Wiley’s Higher Education Site for: Supplements Online Resources Technology Solutions Instructors may request an evaluation copy for this title.