Umantsev A. Field Theoretic Method in Phase Transformations

Springer-Verlag New York, 2012. — 344 p. — (Lecture Notes in Physics 840). — ISBN: 978-1-4614-1487-2 (eBook), 978-1-4614-1486-5 (Softcover).The main subject of the book is the continuum, field theoretic method of study of phase transformations in material systems. The method, also known as "phase field", allows one to analyze different stages of transformations on the unified platform. It has received significant attention in the materials science community recently due to many successes in solving or illuminating important problems. The book will address fundamentals of the method starting from the classical theories of phase transitions, the most important theoretical and computational results, and some of the most advanced recent applications.Landau Theory of Phase Transitions.
Heterogeneous Equilibrium Systems.
Dynamics of Homogeneous Systems.
Evolution of Heterogeneous Systems.
Thermomechanical Analogy.
Thermodynamic Fluctuations.
More Complicated Systems.
Thermal Effects of Phase Transformations.
Transformations in Real Materials.
Extensions of the Method.
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