An Introduction to Polymer Physics

Erscheinungsjahr 2008
ISBN: 978-0-521-63721-3
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 464 Seiten, Format (B × H): 189 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 898 g

Assuming no previous knowledge of polymers, this book provides a general introduction to the physics of solid polymers. Covering a wide range of topics within the field of polymer physics, the book begins with a brief history of the development of synthetic polymers and an overview of the methods of polymerisation and processing. In the following chapter, David Bower describes important experimental techniques used in the study of polymers. The main part of the book, however, is devoted to the structure and properties of solid polymers, including blends, copolymers and liquid crystal polymers. With an approach appropriate for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of physics, materials science or chemistry, the book includes many worked examples, and problems with solutions. It will provide a firm foundation for the study of the physics of solid polymers.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bower, David I.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Kunststoffe und Polymere
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Thermodynamik Oberflächen- und Grenzflächenphysik, Dünne Schichten
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Materialwissenschaft: Polymerwerkstoffe
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Thermodynamik Festkörperphysik, Kondensierte Materie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Some physical techniques for studying polymers; 3. Molecular sizes and shapes and ordered structures; 4. Regular chains and crystallinity; 5. Morphology and motion; 6. mechanical properties I - time-independent elasticity; 7. Mechanical properties II - linear viscoelasticity; 8. Yield and fracture of polymers; 9. Electrical and optical properties; 10. Oriented polymers I - production and characterisation; 11. Oriented polymers II - models and properties; 12. Polymer blends, copolymers, and liquid crystal polymers; Appendix: Cartesian tensors; Solutions to problems; Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Bower, David I.
David Bower received his D. Phil from the University of Oxford in 1964. In 1990 he became a Reader in the Department of Physics at the University of Leeds, retiring from this position in 1995.