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Phase Transition Dynamics

Phase transition dynamics is of central importance in current condensed matter physics.

Akira Onuki provides a systematic treatment of a wide variety of topics including

critical dynamics, phase ordering, defect dynamics, nucleation, and pattern formation by

constructing time-dependent Ginzburg–Landau models for various systems in physics,

metallurgy, and polymer science.

The book begins with a summary of advanced statistical–mechanical theories including

the renormalization group theory applied to spin and ﬂuid systems. Fundamental dynami-

cal theories are then reviewed before the kinetics of phase ordering, spinodal decomposi-

tion, and nucleation are covered in depth in the main part of the book. The phase transition

dynamics of real systems are discussed, treating interdisciplinary problems in a uniﬁed

manner. New topics include supercritical ﬂuid dynamics, boiling near the critical point,

stress–diffusion coupling in polymers, patterns and heterogeneities in gels, and mesoscopic

dynamics at structural phase transitions in solids. In the ﬁnal chapter, theoretical and ex-

perimental approaches to shear ﬂow problems in ﬂuids are reviewed.

Phase Transition Dynamics provides a comprehensive treatment of the study of phase

transitions. Building on the statics of phase transitions, covered in many introductory

textbooks, it will be essential reading for researchers and advanced graduate students in

physics, chemistry, metallurgy and polymer science.

AKIRA ONUKI obtained his PhD from the University of Tokyo. Since 1983 he has held

a position at Kyoto University, taking up his current professorship in 1991. He has made

important contributions to the study of phase transition dynamics in both ﬂuid and solid

systems.

Phase Transition Dynamics

AKIRA ONUKI

Kyoto University

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A. Onuki 2004

First published in printed format

2002

ISBN 0-521-57293-2 hardback

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Phase Transition Dynamics - A. Onuki (Cambridge, 2004) WW.pdf