New Approaches to Problems in Liquid State Theory : Inhomogeneities and Phase Separation in Simple, Complex and Quantum Fluids /

The theory of simple and complex fluids has made considerable recent progress due to the emergence of new concepts and theoretical tools, the availability of a large body of new experimental data on increasingly complex systems, and far-reaching developments in numerical simulation. Two clear trends...

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Main Author: Caccamo, Carlo
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Hansen, Jean-Pierre, 1942-, Stell, G.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 1999.
Series:NATO science series. Mathematical and physical sciences ; 529.
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Summary:The theory of simple and complex fluids has made considerable recent progress due to the emergence of new concepts and theoretical tools, the availability of a large body of new experimental data on increasingly complex systems, and far-reaching developments in numerical simulation. Two clear trends emerge from the present book: first, the diversity of new and unexpected theoretical results relating to classical models of liquids; and secondly, the parallel emergence of new concepts, models and methods for the investigation of complex fluids and phenomena. The book lays stress on a tutorial presentation of the main topics, including liquid structure, metastability and phase transitions, confined fluids and interfaces, complex fluids and quantum fluids. <br/> <em>Audience:</em> Physicists, physical chemists, materials scientists and engineers who require an up-to-date account of recent progress in a rapidly growing, interdisciplinary area. Graduate students who need and introduction to the novel concepts and methods in the field.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (544 pages)
ISBN:9789401145640 (electronic bk.)
9401145644 (electronic bk.)