Dynamical Heterogeneities in Glasses, Colloids, and Granular Media

Wim van Saarloos editor Jean-Philippe Bouchaud editor Ludovic Berthier editor Giulio Biroli editor Luca Cipelletti editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:14th Jul '11

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Dynamical Heterogeneities in Glasses, Colloids, and Granular Media cover

Most of the solid materials we use in everyday life, from plastics to cosmetic gels exist under a non-crystalline, amorphous form: they are glasses. Yet, we are still seeking a fundamental explanation as to what glasses really are and to why they form. In this book, we survey the most recent theoretical and experimental research dealing with glassy physics, from molecular to colloidal glasses and granular media. Leading experts in this field present broad and original perspectives on one of the deepest mysteries of condensed matter physics, with an emphasis on the key role played by heterogeneities in the dynamics of glassiness.

For the advanced graduate student or researcher familiar with current results, there is no comparable source of the information contained within this bookthe contents are quite unique ... In summary, this unique book is essential for anyone actively participating in the field of glassy dynamics. * Andrew Resnick, Cleveland State University, Contemporary Science *

ISBN: 9780199691470

Dimensions: 253mm x 178mm x 29mm

Weight: 904g

466 pages