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The Rainbow and the Worm: The Physics of Organisms
Author: Mae-Wan Ho
ISBN-10: 9812832602
ISBN-13: 9789812832603
Published: 2008-08-06
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
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Book Description:
This unusual book is a serious, in-depth enquiry into Schrodinger's question, "What is Life?" and at the same time, a celebration of life itself. It takes the reader on a voyage of discovery through many areas of contemporary physics from non-equilibrium thermodynamics to quantum optics, all necessary to illuminate the problem of life. In the process, the reader is treated to a rare and exquisite view of the organism, gaining novel insights, not only into the physics, but also "the poetry and meaning of being alive". It is intended for all who love the subject.
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Polymer Physics (Chemistry)
Author: M. Rubinstein
ISBN-10: 019852059X
ISBN-13: 9780198520597
Published: 2003-06-26
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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Book Description:
Polymer Physics thoroughly details the fundamental concepts of polymer melts, solutions, and gels in terms of both static structure and dynamics. It goes beyond other introductory polymer texts, deriving the essential tools of the physical polymer chemist or engineer without skipping any steps.The book is divided into four parts. Part One summarizes the necessary concepts of a first course on polymers and covers the conformations of single polymer chains. Part Two deals with the thermodynamics of polymer solutions and melts, including chain conformations in those states. Part Three applies the concepts of Part Two to the formation and properties of polymer networks. Part Four explains the essential aspects of how polymers move in both melt and solution states.The text assumes a working knowledge of calculus, physics, and chemistry, but no prior knowledge of polymers. It is ideal for upper-level undergraduate and first-year graduate courses in Condensed Matter Physics, Soft Materials, and Polymers.Features·Presents established results in an easily accessible way·Emphasizes physical insight rather than mathematical rigor·Provides detailed experimental sections at the end of each chapter·Includes more than 200 illustrations and 350 exercises
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Polymer Physics
Author: U.W. Gedde
ISBN-10: 0412626403
ISBN-13: 9780412626401
Published: 1995-05-31
Publisher: Springer
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Book Description:
This text provides a comprehensive overview of the physical characteristics of polymers from random polymer chains and the statistical concepts of a gaussian chain to crystalline polymers and their kinetics. The main part of the book is concerned with the different physical states and phenomena which are characteristic of polymers. A summary of the most important experimental methods in polymer physics is included. Each chapter provides the reader with problems, for which solutions are given at the end of the book.
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Phase Transitions and Critical Phenomena
Author: Cyril Domb
ISBN-10: 0122203070
ISBN-13: 9780122203077
Published: 1983-11
Publisher: Academic Pr
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Book Description:
The authors have focussed attention on a number of concepts widely used by research workers but needing clarification and more careful definition, like metastable states, clusters, supercooling, spinodal decomposition. The material in this article is of great significance to all who are interested in phase transitions, but it has not in the past been given the attention it deserves. Since the authors have successfully undertaken the huge task of covering the relevant literature and describing its content concisely and coherently, this defect may perhaps be remedided in the near future.
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Organic Electronic Materials : Conjugated Polymers and Low Molecular Weight Organic Solids (Springer Series in Materials Science)
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ISBN-10: 3540667210
ISBN-13: 9783540667216
Published: 2001-07-06
Publisher: Springer
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Book Description:
Studies on the electronic properties of conjugated polymers and low molecular weight organic solids have been of increasing interest in recent years. This book is organized into two parts dedicated to these two classes of materials. For each part a general introductory review provides background knowledge of the language and of the main points required for understanding the book's contents. The reviews that follow provide a more complete understanding of the underlying physics of the materials through discussion of the interconnected topics. Theoretical concepts, models and methods are overviewed; this is used to support the explanation of the physical and chemical properties of these materials. The presentation of selected aspects of experimental research greatly contributes to the basic understanding of organic electronic materials.
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The Physics of Polymers: Concepts for Understanding Their Structures and Behavior
Author: Gert R. Strobl
ISBN-10: 3642064493
ISBN-13: 9783642064494
Published: 2010-11-09
Publisher: Springer
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Book Description:
The Physics of Polymers presents the elements of this important segment of material science, focusing on concepts above experimental techniques and theoretical methods. Written for graduate students of physics, material science and chemical engineering and for researchers working with polymers in academia and industry, the book introduces and discusses the basic phenomena which lead to the peculiar physical properties of polymeric systems. The revised and expanded Third Edition includes a new chapter dealing with conjugated polymers, explaining the physical basis of the characteristic electro-optic response, and the spectacular electrical conduction properties of conjugated polymers created by doping.
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Introduction to Polymer Physics
Author: M. Doi
ISBN-10: 0198517890
ISBN-13: 9780198517894
Published: 1996-07-25
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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Book Description:
Polymers are very large molecules consisting of many atoms covalently bonded like a chain. Their structure gives unique physical properties to polymer solutions. This outstanding textbook gives a clear and concise introduction to the modern theory of polymer physics. It describes basic concepts and methods and explains the statistical properties of the assembly of chain-like molecules; topics include scaling theory, concentration fluctuation, gels, and reptation. This is an ideal volume for graduate students and advanced undergraduates in polymer physics.
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Physics of Atoms and Ions
Author: Boris M. Smirnov
ISBN-10: 038795550X
ISBN-13: 9780387955506
Published: 2003-01-27
Publisher: Springer
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Book Description:
Intended for advanced students of physics, chemistry and related disciplines, this text treats the quantum theory of atoms and ions within the framework of self-consistent fields. Data needed for the analysis of collisions and other atomic processes are also included.
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Fluid Metals
Author: Friedrich Hensel
ISBN-10: 069105830X
ISBN-13: 9780691058306
Published: 1999-05-03
Publisher: Princeton University Press
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Book Description:
An introduction to the physics and chemistry of the liquid-vapour phase transition of metals, this book examines the condensed-matter physics relevant to a dense metallic liquid and the molecular chemistry relevant to a dilute atomic vapour. Drawing on resaerch and data from carefully selected fluid-metal systems, it attempts to develop a rigorous theoretical approach to predict the thermodynamic behaviour of fluid metals over the entire liquid-vapour range. The book should appeal tyo theoreticians interested in metal to non-metal transitions or continuous phase transitions in general. It could also be of value to those who need to understand the practical applications of fluid metals, for example, as a high-temperature working fluid or as a key component of semiconductor manufacturing.
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Density Matrix Method and Femtosecond Processes (World Scientific Lecture and Course Notes in Chemistry)
Author: R. Alden
ISBN-10: 9810207093
ISBN-13: 9789810207090
Published: 1991-08
Publisher: World Scientific Pub Co Inc
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Book Description:
This book originates from lectures given at Shandong University and Nanjing University and the special topics course offered at Arizona State University. It is prepared at a level intended for chemistry and physics graduate students.
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