
Soft matter (polymers, colloids, surfactants and liquid crystals) are an important class of materials in modern technology. They also form the basis of many future technologies, for example in medical and environmental applications. Soft matter shows complex behaviour between fluids and solids, and used to be a synonym of complex materials. Due to the developments of the past two decades, soft condensed matter can now be discussed on the same sound physical basis as solid condensed matter. The purpose of this book is to provide an overview of soft matter for undergraduate and graduate students in physics and materials science. The book provides an introduction to soft matter (what it is, and what are the characteristics of such materials), and also provides the reader with the physical basis for understanding and discussing such characteristics in more detail. Many basic concepts, which are required in advanced courses of condensed matter physics, such as coarse graining, scaling, phase separation, order-disorder transition, Brownian motion, and fluctuation-dissipation theorem, are explained in detail with various forms of soft matter used as examples.To request a copy of the Solutions Manual, visit: http://global.oup.com/uk/academic/physics/admin/solutions
This book investigates the physical principles governing soft matter, aiming to establish a rigorous theoretical framework for understanding materials that exhibit behavior between fluids and solids. Masao Doi, a prominent researcher in the field, utilizes his expertise to bridge the gap between complex material phenomena and fundamental physical laws. The text synthesizes concepts from statistical mechanics and thermodynamics to provide a structured approach for students and professionals to analyze polymers, colloids, and liquid crystals.
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Experts and educators frequently cite this work as a foundational text for students entering the field of soft condensed matter physics. Readers often note the clarity of the prose and the effective use of specific material examples to illustrate complex theoretical concepts.
Page Count:
272
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191503509
ISBN-13:
9780191503504
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