An Introduction to Polymer Physics

David I. Bower

ISBN 10: 052163721X / ISBN 13: 9780521637213

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2002

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Polymer Physics
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052163721X
• ISBN 13: 9780521637213
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 246W x 189H x 25D millimeters 246 millimeters width by 189 millimeters height by 25 millimeters depth
• Weight: 898 grams

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Synopsis

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 polymerization 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.

About the Author

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.