Molecular theory of capillarity /

History of thought on molecular origins of surface phenomena offers a critical and detailed examination and assessment of modern theories, focusing on statistical mechanics and application of results in mean-field approximation to model systems. Emphasis on liquid-gas surface, with a focus on liquid...

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Main Author: Rowlinson, J. S. (John Shipley), 1926-
Corporate Author: Knovel (Firm)
Other Authors: Widom, B.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Mineola, N.Y. : Dover Publications, 2002.
Edition:Dover ed.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:History of thought on molecular origins of surface phenomena offers a critical and detailed examination and assessment of modern theories, focusing on statistical mechanics and application of results in mean-field approximation to model systems. Emphasis on liquid-gas surface, with a focus on liquid-liquid surfaces in the final chapters. 1989 edition.
Item Description:Originally published: Oxford, Oxfordshire : Clarendon Press, 1982.
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 327 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780486317090
0486317099
9781621986867
1621986861