Order can be found in all the structures unfolding around us at different scales, including in the arrangements of matter and in energy flow patterns. "Aperiodic Structures in Condensed Matter: Fundamentals and Applications" focuses on a special kind of order referred to as aperiodic order. The book covers several topics dealing with the role of aperiodic order in numerous domains of the physical sciences and technology. It first presents the most characteristic features of various aperiodic systems. The author then describes theoretical aspects and useful mathematical approaches to properly study the physical systems. Focusing on applied issues, he discusses how to exploit aperiodic order indifferent technological devices. The author also examines one-, two-, and three-dimensional designs. For those new to the field of aperiodic systems, this book is an excellent guide to the many facets and applications of aperiodic structures. INDICE: Ordering of Matter. The Notion of Aperiodic Crystal. QuasiperiodicCrystals. Aperiodically Layered Materials. The Aperiodic Crystal of Life. Novel Designs Based on the Aperiodic Order. Exploiting Aperiodic Order in Technological Devices. Mathematical Tools.
- ISBN: 978-1-4200-6827-6
- Editorial: CRC Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 432
- Fecha Publicación: 31/10/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés