Solids Far from Equilibrium

by C. Godrèche

Overview

This book contains six sets of lectures by internationally respected researchers on the statistical physics of crystal growth. The emphasis in the papers is on a description of underlying mechanisms and elaboration of simple models that provide a transparent physical picture. Viewed from a novel vantage point, they cover not only very recent developments in the phenomena of shape and growth, but also reflect on old problems that have not always received the attention they deserve. Contributors include P. Nozières, C. Caroli, B. Caroli, B. Roulet, J.S. Langer, Y. Pomeau, M. Ben Amar, L. Sander, J. Krug and H. Spohn.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521411707
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	01/09/1992
Series:	Collection Alea-Saclay: Monographs and Texts in Statistical Physics , #1
Pages:	608
Product dimensions:	6.26(w) x 9.29(h) x 1.85(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Shape and growth of crystals P. Nozières; 2. Instabilities of planar solidification fronts B. Caroli, C. Caroli and B. Roulet; 3. An introduction to the kinetics of first-order phase transition J. S. Langer; 4. Dendritic growth and related topics Y. Pomeau and M. Ben Amar; 5. Growth and aggregation far from equilibrium L. M. Sander; 6. Kinetic roughening of growing surfaces J. Krug and H. Spohn; Acknowledgements; References; Index.

Editorial Reviews

"Those interested in statistical physics and applied mathematics will find this a stimulating introduction to this area of research." Mathematical Reviews

"...a collection of 6 lectures given by specialists who are among the best in the world...a didactic, self-contained and rather complete introduction to the physics, and mainly statistical physics, of growth." Jacques Villain, , Foundations of Physics

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