Thermodynamics of the Glassy State

Informationen zum Autor Leuzzi! Luca; Nieuwenhuizen! Th. M Klappentext Thermodynamics of the Glassy State presents a coherent account of the recent theoretical advances in the thermodynamics of slowing-aging systems. With a brief review of general theoretical concepts and historical developments! the book provides a comprehensive description of glassy phenomenology and established theory. It introduces the technique of two-temperature thermodynamics and explains the success of this method in resolving previously paradoxical problems in glasses. The authors also present exactly solvable models-a physically realistic approach to dynamics with advantages over more established mean field methods-and reviews other recent developments in the theory of the glassy state. Zusammenfassung Presents an account of the theory of glasses, from basic principles to Maxwell relations. After introducing general theoretical concepts and historical developments, this book describes glassy phenomenology and the established theory. It also surveys the crucial technique of two-temperature thermodynamics. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction. Theory and Phenomenology of Glasses. Two-Temperature Thermodynamics. Exactly Solvable Models for the Glassy State. Aging Urn Models. Glassiness in a Directed Polymer Model. Potential Energy Landscape Approach. Theories of the Glassy State. Bibliography. Index.

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• Authors: L. Nieuwenhuizen Leuzzi, Luca Leuzzi, Luca Nieuwenhuizen Leuzzi, Luca/ Nieuwenhuizen Leuzzi, Th. M Nieuwenhuizen, Theo M Nieuwenhuizen, Theo M. Nieuwenhuizen
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.10.2007
• EAN: 9780750309974
• ISBN: 978-0-7503-0997-4
• No. of pages: 364
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 235 mm x 25 mm
• Series: Condensed Matter Physics; Condensed Matter Physics
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Thermodynamics; SCIENCE / Mechanics / Thermodynamics, Thermodynamics & heat, Thermodynamics and heat