Nucleation of Particles From the Gas Phase

"A complete guide on nucleation of particles from the gas phase, unifying classical nucleation theory, atomistic approaches, and nucleation in more complicated real-world scenarios never considered before. An accessible and invaluable reference for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers in many fields of science and engineering"--

List of contents

1. Introduction; 2. Single-component homogeneous nucleation from a supersaturated vapor; 3. Classical nucleation theory: the liquid droplet model; 4. Classical theory of multicomponent nucleation; 5. Classical theory of ion-induced nucleation; 6. Atomistic approaches to homogeneous nucleation; 7. Transient nucleation; 8. Chemical nucleation; 9. Nucleation in plasmas; References; Index.

About the author

Steven L. Girshick is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota. He served as editor-in-chief of 'Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing,' and was founding president of the International Plasma Chemistry Society. His awards include the Boit Prize in Writing at MIT, the 2005 Plasma Chemistry Award, and the University of Minnesota Best Director of Graduate Studies Award.

Summary

A complete guide on nucleation of particles from the gas phase, unifying classical nucleation theory, atomistic approaches, and nucleation in real-world scenarios such as flames and plasmas. An accessible and invaluable reference for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers in many fields of science and engineering.

Product details

• Authors: Steven L. Girshick, Steven L. (University of Minnesota) Girshick
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.05.2024
• EAN: 9780521820530
• ISBN: 978-0-521-82053-0
• No. of pages: 234
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, SCIENCE / Chemistry / Industrial & Technical, SCIENCE / Physics / General, Astrophysics, SCIENCE / Physics / Astrophysics, Pollution & threats to the environment, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Materials / States of matter, Materials science, Pollution and threats to the environment, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Materials Science / General, Industrial chemistry and chemical engineering