The main subject of the book is the continuum, field theoretic method of study of phase transformations in material systems. The method, 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 sciencecommunity recently due to many successes in solving or illuminating importantproblems. The 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. Describes the novel and very popular method of theoretical and computational study of phase transformations and materials processing in condensed and soft matter. Discusses the foundations of the method along with the advanced results in a single volume. Serves as a primer in the area of phase transformations and as a guide for a seasoned researcher. INDICE: 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.
- ISBN: 978-1-4614-1486-5
- Editorial: Springer US
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 256
- Fecha Publicación: 30/04/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés