Topics In Polymer PhysicsThis book can serve as an introduction to students interested in learning the techniques used in developing mathematical models of physical phenomenon in polymers; or it can furnish the background information to the experienced professional desiring to broaden his/her knowledge of polymers. The senior author presented material in this book to students interested in learning the fundamental mathematics underlying many areas of polymer physics and in lectures to audiences with varying backgrounds in polymer physics. Too many times, the basic equations are presented in final form from either lack of space or the assumption that the derivation is widely disseminated and does not require repetition. A wide variety of topics are covered, from the statistical physics and thermodynamics of polymers, to the optical and electrical behavior of polymers, as well as spectroscopy techniques for polymers.A website for the book is available at the URL: web.mac.com/rsstein1/iWebThis contains pages describing the book, the authors, information about important polymer scientists, links to additional material, book corrections, and recent developments./a |
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absorption Appendix applied approximation assumed atoms axis birefringence bond Bragg equation calculated Chapter Chem chemical potential coefficient conformation constant coordinate copolymer crosslinking crystal defined degree of crystallinity density depends derived Diagram dielectric diffraction dimensions dipole displacement vector distance distribution elastic electric field electronic elongation enthalpy entropy equilibrium Figure fluctuations force free energy frequency glass temperature infrared intensity interaction lattice length light scattering linear liquid material matrix measurements melting point mole molecular weight molecules monomer monomer units natural rubber neutron nucleation nuclei º º obtained optical orientation P.J. Flory partition function Phys piezoelectric plane plot polarizability polarization polyethylene polymer chain polymerization potential energy probability radiation Raman ratio refractive refractive index rotational angles sample ſº solution solvent spherulites spinodal decomposition statistical segment statistical weight Substituting equation symmetry techniques temperature thermodynamics transition unit cell vector vibration x-ray