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Rheophysics

The Deformation and Flow of Matter

By (author) Patrick Oswald
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Published: 11th Sep 2014
Dimensions: w 170mm h 244mm d 33mm
Weight: 1008g
ISBN-10: 1107439523
ISBN-13: 9781107439528
Barcode No: 9781107439528
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Synopsis
Why is it necessary to strike while the iron is hot? What makes a good liquid crystal display? Why is rubber so elastic? These questions can be answered through rheophysics, using the mechanics of continuous media at the macroscopic scale, and statistical mechanics and the physics of defects at the microscopic level. This book addresses problems involving the flow of matter, covering the main aspects of the mechanical response of fluids and solids to applied stress or strain. It includes the hydrodynamics of ordinary liquids, the elasticity and plasticity of solids, and the rheology of complex fluids such as suspensions, polymers and liquid crystals. Dislocations are described thoroughly, and special attention is given to instabilities. Concepts and physical properties are illustrated by numerous experiments, historical anecdotes, and applications to aeronautics, metallurgy, and geophysics, making this a valuable reference for researchers and graduate students in physics, engineering, and materials science.

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"A remarkable strength of this book is how it connects theoretical concepts to the read world." Pure and Applied Geophysics