| ISBN / ISBN-13: | 3-908450-01-2 / 978-3-908450-01-6 |
|---|---|
| Year: | 1993 |
| Title: | Catastrophe Theory and Phase Transitions [online] |
| Subtitle: | Topological Aspects of Phase Transitions and Critical Phenomena |
| Authors/Editors: | Kenkichi Okada |
| Published in: | Solid State Phenomena, Volumes 34 |
| Category: | |
| Pages: | 232 |
| Edition: | softcover |
| Description: | Catastrophe theory, which treats the singularities of smooth real-valued functions, refers to the unexpectedness of discontinous effects produced by continuos causes. Examples of this behaviour can be found throughout contemporary science. This theory can unify concepts and nomenclatures which have been in disarray for a long time because of their independent development in different scientific fields. Also, Catastrophe Theory emphazises metastable states, whereas "rigorous" statistical mechanics does not, and even denies their existence. This book is devoted to applications which involve phase transitions and critical phenomena in material systems. Written by Kenkichi Okada, Professor Emeritus of the Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan, this book benefits from the rich theoretical and experimental experience of an internationally acknowledged expert in the field of phase transitions and critical phenomena in ferroelectric systems. For the graduate student, this monograph serves as an excellent introduction, whereas the working researcher wants to use it as a profound reference. Most of the illustrations are in the form of computer graphics. Programs written in BASIC are available on request. |
| TOC: | Table of Contents |
| Prices: | USD: 160.00 / EUR: 116.00 |
