Polymer physics / Michael Rubinstein and Ralph H. Colby.

Author/creator Rubinstein, Michael
Other author Colby, Ralph H.
Format Book
Publication InfoOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2003.
Descriptionxi, 440 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects

Contents 1. Introduction -- 2. Ideal chains -- 3. Real chains -- 4. Thermodynamics of mixing -- 5. Polymer solutions -- 6. Random branching and gelatin -- 7. Networks and gels -- 8. Unentangled polymer dynamics -- 9. Entangled polymer dynamics.
Review "This is a polymer physics textbook for upper level undergraduates and first year graduate students. Any student with a working knowledge of calculus, physics, and chemistry will be able to read this book. The essential tools of the polymer physical chemist or engineer are derived in this book without skipping any steps. The book is a self-contained treatise that could also serve as a useful reference for scientists and engineers working with polymers. While no prior knowledge of polymers is assumed, the book goes far beyond introductory polymer terms in the scope of what is covered. The fundamental concepts required to fully understand polymer melts, solutions and gels in terms of both static structure and dynamics are explained in detail.
Summary Problems at the end of each chapter provide the reader with the opportunity to apply what has been learned to practice."--Jacket.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2002027401
ISBN019852059X (acid-free paper)
ISBN9780198520597 (acid-free paper)
ISBN0198520603
ISBN9780198520603
Stock numberLevant - sup 96.67

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