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Record Nr.

UNINA9910133754103321

Autore

Umantsev Alexander

Titolo

Field theoretic method in phase transformations / / Alexander Umantsev

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York ; ; London, : Springer, c2012

ISBN

9781461414872

1461414873

Edizione

[1st ed. 2012.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (X, 344 p. 55 illus., 27 illus. in color.)

Collana

Lecture notes in physics, , 0075-8450 ; ; v. 840

Disciplina

530.474

Soggetti

Phase transformations (Statistical physics)

Field theory (Physics)

Continuum mechanics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Landau Theory of Phase Transitions -- Heterogeneous Equilibrium Systems -- Dynamics of Homogeneous Systems -- Evolution of Heterogeneous Systems -- Thermo-Mechanical Analogy -- Thermodynamic Fluctuations -- More Complicated Systems -- Thermal Effects: Coupling to “Hydrodynamic” Variables -- Transformations in Real Materials -- Extensions of the Method.

Sommario/riassunto

The continuum, field theoretic method of study of phase transformations in material systems, also known as "phase field", allows one to analyze different stages of transformations on the unified platform. It has received significant attention in the materials science community recently due to many successes in solving or illuminating important problems. This book will address fundamentals of the method starting from the classical theories of phase transitions, the most important theoretical and computational results, and some of the most advanced recent applications. Field Theoretic Method in Phase Transformations can be used as an introduction for those new to the field or as a guide for a seasoned researcher. It is also of interest to researchers interested in the history of physics.