Buch, Englisch, 176 Seiten, Format (B × H): 112 mm x 172 mm, Gewicht: 135 g
Reihe: Very Short Introductions
Buch, Englisch, 176 Seiten, Format (B × H): 112 mm x 172 mm, Gewicht: 135 g
Reihe: Very Short Introductions
ISBN: 978-0-19-880713-1
Verlag: Oxford University Press
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This Very Short Introduction delves into the field of soft matter, looking beneath the appearances of matter into its inner structure. Tom McLeish shows how Brownian Motion - the random local motion of molecules that gives rise to 'heat' - is an underlying principle of soft matter. From hair conditioner to honey, he discusses how the shared physical properties and characteristics of these materials influence the way they behave, and their industrial applications.
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