
Catastrophe Theory and Phase Transitions
Kenkichi Okada(Editor)
Trans Tech Publications Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 15. September 1993
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232 pages
978-3-03859-967-8 (ISBN)
Description
Catastrophe theory, which treats the singularities of smooth real-valued functions, refers to the unexpectedness of discontinous effects produced by continuos causes. Examples of this behaviour can be found throughout contemporary science. This theory can unify concepts and nomenclatures which have been in disarray for a long time because of their independent development in different scientific fields. Also, Catastrophe Theory emphazises metastable states, whereas "rigorous" statistical mechanics does not, and even denies their existence.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Switzerland
Publishing group
Trans Tech Publications
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 142 mm
Width: 125 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
200 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-03859-967-8 (9783038599678)
DOI
10.4028/www.scientific.net/SSP.34
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Content
Chapter I: IntroductionChapter II: Introduction to Catastrophe TheoryChapter III: Diagrammatic Representation and Contour MapChapter IV: ThermodynamicsChapter V: General Aspects of ApplicationsChapter VI: Simple Applications of CuspoidsChapter VII: Miscellaneous Applications of CuspoidsChapter VIII: Applications of Multiple CuspoidsChapter IX: Some Aspects of Phase TransitionsReferences