An Introduction to Polymer Physics - Softcover

Bower, David I.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 052163721X ISBN 13: 9780521637213

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2002

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 this title

Book Description:

A general introduction to solid polymer physics at a more elementary level than many existing books, assuming no previous knowledge of polymers. It begins with a brief history of the development of synthetic polymers and an overview of the methods of polymerisation and processing. Following a description of important experimental techniques, the author deals with the structure and properties of solid polymers, including blends, copolymers and liquid crystal polymers. Suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of physics, materials science or chemistry, it includes worked examples, and problems with solutions.

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 052163721X
• ISBN 13: 9780521637213
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 468