Saarloos, Wim van

Soft Matter: Concepts, Phenomena, and Applications

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ISBN 13:: 9780691191300
author:: Saarloos, Wim van
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Princeton University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 624
Dimensions:: 25.7 x 20.6 x 4.8 centimetres (2
Genre:: Science, Physics, Science,
Condition:: New
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A comprehensive introduction to soft matter physics, this textbook brings together established knowledge and the latest developments in the field. It covers key phenomena and concepts in soft matter, including colloids, polymers, and liquid crystals, as well as rapidly emerging topics such as metamaterials and artificial life. The presentation integrates statistical mechanics, dynamical systems, and hydrodynamic approaches, emphasizing conservation laws and broken symmetries as guiding principles. It also discusses technological applications and relevant phenomena in the life sciences, offering perspectives on emerging research directions. With over 100 step-by-step problems, this textbook is ideal for advanced undergraduates and graduate students, as well as practitioners looking for a valuable reference.

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