Basic Concepts for Simple and Complex Liquids Jean-Louis Barrat and Jean-Pierre Hansen is an English-language textbook aimed at understanding the liquid state within condensed matter physics. This reference work is intended for professionals and researchers who delve into the theory and properties of liquids.
This book presents a coherent approach to the liquid state and covers key concepts and theoretical methods necessary for understanding the physics and chemistry of liquids. The authors address topics such as thermodynamics, structure and fluctuations, phase transitions, interfaces, and dynamics, with applications ranging from simple molecular liquids to complex soft matter systems such as polymers, colloids, and liquid crystals.
Important themes include the structure and properties of the liquid state within the condensed matter discipline. This book provides a valuable reference framework for researchers and students who are concerned with the theoretical aspects of liquids and soft matter.
It offers a clear and rigorous explanation, with countless examples that illustrate the theoretical principles in a variety of physical situations.