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Overview
This book treats a wide variety of topics systematically by constructing time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau models for various systems in physics, metallurgy, and polymer science. Beginning with a summary of advanced statistical-mechanical theories including the renormalization group theory, the book reviews dynamical theories, and covers the kinetics of phase ordering, spinodal decomposition, and nucleation in depth. The phase transition dynamics of real systems are discussed, treating interdisciplinary problems in a unified manner. New topics include supercritical fluid dynamics, stress-diffusion coupling in polymers, and mesoscopic dynamics at structural phase transitions in solids.
Synopsis
A fully comprehensive discussion of the subject for researchers and graduate students.
Booknews
This book offers a summary of advanced statistical-mechanical theories and fundamental dynamic theories before going on to discuss the kinetics of phase ordering, spinodal decomposition, and nucleation. The phase transition dynamics of real systems receive particular attention, providing a unified treatment of interdisciplinary problems. The book is suited for researchers and advanced graduate students in physics, chemistry, metallurgy, and polymer science. Onuki teaches at Kyoto University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)