The Physics of Polymers: Concepts for Understanding Their Structures and BehaviourPolymer Physics is one of the key lectures not only in polymer science but also in materials science. Strobl presents in his textbook the elements of polymer physics to the necessary extent in a very didactical way. His main focus lays on the concepts of polymer physics, not on theoretical aspects or mere physical methods. He has written the book in a personal style evaluating the concepts he is dealing with. Every student in polymer and materials science will be happy to have it on his shelf. |
Contents
The Constitution and Architecture of Chains | 1 |
11 Further Reading | 11 |
Single Chain Conformations | 13 |
22 Helices | 17 |
23 Coils | 20 |
231 Ideal Chains | 23 |
232 Expanded Chains | 43 |
24 The IsingChain | 53 |
54 Further Reading | 255 |
Microscopic Dynamical Models | 257 |
62 The RouseModel | 262 |
621 Stress Relaxation | 269 |
622 Dielectric Normal Mode | 274 |
63 Entanglement Effects | 277 |
631 The Reptation Model | 282 |
64 Hydrodynamic Interaction in Solutions | 287 |
25 Further Reading | 61 |
Liquid Equilibrium States | 63 |
31 Dilute and SemiDilute Polymer Solutions | 64 |
311 Osmotic Pressure | 65 |
312 Screening Effect | 76 |
32 Polymer Mixtures | 83 |
322 Phase Separation Mechanisms | 100 |
323 Critical Fluctuations and Spinodal Decomposition | 107 |
33 Block Copolymers | 129 |
332 Layered Structures | 133 |
333 Pretransitional Phenomena | 135 |
34 Further Reading | 141 |
Metastable Partially Crystalline States | 143 |
41 Structure Characteristics | 145 |
42 Primary Crystallization | 157 |
421 Spherulite Nucleation and Growth | 158 |
422 Spinodal Mode | 173 |
43 Secondary Crystallization | 176 |
431 Insertion Mode | 181 |
432 Surface Crystallization and Melting | 185 |
44 Further Reading | 189 |
Mechanical and Dielectric Response | 191 |
51 Response Functions | 192 |
512 Orientational Polarization | 196 |
513 General Relationships | 197 |
52 Relaxatory Modes | 204 |
521 SingleTime Relaxation Process | 205 |
522 Retardation and Relaxation Time Spectra | 209 |
53 Specific Relaxation Processes and Flow Behavior | 213 |
531 Local Processes | 214 |
532 GlassRubber Transition and Melt Flow | 217 |
533 Glass Transition Temperature | 237 |
534 Relaxation in Partially Crystalline Systems | 244 |
641 Intrinsic Viscosity | 293 |
65 Further Reading | 296 |
Nonlinear Mechanical Behavior | 297 |
71 Rubber Elasticity | 301 |
711 The Fixed Junction Model of Ideal Rubbers | 304 |
712 The Cauchy Strain Tensor | 311 |
713 Fingers Constitutive Equation | 315 |
72 NonNewtonian Melt Flow | 324 |
722 The Lodge Liquid | 331 |
723 StressOptical Rule and Network Model | 338 |
73 Further Reading | 347 |
Yield Processes and Fracture | 349 |
81 Shear Yielding | 353 |
812 Structure Changes on ColdDrawing | 359 |
82 Crazing | 368 |
83 Brittle Fracture | 374 |
831 Linear Fracture Mechanics | 376 |
832 Slow Mode of Crack Growth | 380 |
84 Further Reading | 385 |
Scattering Experiments | 387 |
A12 TimeResolved Scattering Experiments | 392 |
A2 Absolute Intensities in Light Xray and NeutronScattering Experiments | 395 |
A3 Low Angle Scattering Properties | 398 |
A32 Forward Scattering | 400 |
A4 Special Polymer Systems | 401 |
A42 TwoPhase Layer Systems | 408 |
A5 Further Reading | 415 |
Glossary of Symbols | 417 |
Figure References | 425 |
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