Simple Views On Condensed Matter (Expanded Edition) / Edition 2

by Pierre-gilles De Gennes

Overview

This volume contains a selection of important papers by P-G de Gennes (1991 Nobel Prize Winner in Physics) which have had a long-lasting impact on our understanding of condensed matter (solid state physics, liquid crystals, polymers, interfaces, wetting and adhesion). A typical example is the original article on “reptation” of polymer chains. The author has added some “afterthoughts” to the main papers (explaining their successes or weaknesses), and some current views on each special problem. Complex systems (polymers or granular matters, etc) are explained without heavy calculations — using simple scaling laws as the main tool.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789810232719
Publisher:	World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	07/02/1998
Series:	Series In Modern Condensed Matter Physics , #8
Edition description:	Expanded
Pages:	504
Product dimensions:	7.62(w) x 10.35(h) x 1.69(d)

Editorial Reviews

A collection on important papers by the winner of the 1991 Nobel Prize in Physics, focusing on his work in areas of solid state physics, liquid crystals, polymers, interfaces, wetting, and adhesion. Papers were originally written from the 1950s through the 1990s. Complex systems are explained without heavy calculations, using simple scaling laws as the main tool. Includes afterthoughts and current views on each special problem by the author. This edition contains more papers. No index. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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