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Thermodynamics of Crystalline States

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  • © 2010

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Authors:
  1. Minoru Fujimoto

    1. Dept. Physics, University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada

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  • Explores new theories of Adiabatic Potentials, Critical Anomalies, and Isothermal Phasing not previously discussed in other leading books
  • Serves to thoroughly explain the dynamic nature of crystal lattices with experimental evidence
  • Presents the roles played by order variables and dynamic lattices in crystals in a wholly new way

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Phonons and Order Variables

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 9-9
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  3. Introduction

    1. Introduction

      • Minoru Fujimoto
      Pages 1-8

  4. Phonons and Order Variables

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 9-9
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    2. Phonons

      • Minoru Fujimoto
      Pages 11-28

    3. Order Variables and Adiabatic Potentials

      • Minoru Fujimoto
      Pages 29-48

    4. Statistical Theories of Binary Ordering

      • Minoru Fujimoto
      Pages 49-60

  5. Structural Phase Changes

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 61-61
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    2. Pseudospin Clusters and Short-Range Correlations

      • Minoru Fujimoto
      Pages 63-77

    3. Critical Fluctuations

      • Minoru Fujimoto
      Pages 79-89

    4. Pseudospin Correlations

      • Minoru Fujimoto
      Pages 91-102

    5. The Soliton Theory

      • Minoru Fujimoto
      Pages 103-121

    6. Soft Modes

      • Minoru Fujimoto
      Pages 123-139

    7. Experimental Studies of Mesoscopic States

      • Minoru Fujimoto
      Pages 141-171

  6. Superconducting States in Metals

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 173-173
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    2. Electrons in Metals

      • Minoru Fujimoto
      Pages 175-187

    3. Superconducting Phases

      • Minoru Fujimoto
      Pages 189-208

    4. Theories of Superconducting Transitions

      • Minoru Fujimoto
      Pages 209-228

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 229-236
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Originated from studies on steam engines, thermodynamics is formulated traditi- ally for homogeneous materials. Applying to condensed matters however, laws of thermodynamics have to be evaluated with respect to the structural detail. Foll- ing after Kirkwood’s chemical thermodynamics, the author’s attempt is to discuss lattice dynamics in crystalline states in light of the traditional laws. It is noted that lattice symmetry remains as implicit in crystalline states if assumed as homo- neous, whereas deformed crystals with disrupted symmetry are not necessarily stable and inhomogeneous, exhibiting mesoscopic properties. In this context, the lattice dynamics in uniform crystalline states should accordingly be revised. Although mostly presumptive in the literature, such attempts should be formulated with fundamental principles for modern thermodynamics. I have selected structural changes and superconducting transitions for this book to discuss as basic pheno- na in crystals in thermal environment. Born and Huang have laid ground for thermodynamics of crystalline states in their book Dynamical Theory of Crystal Lattices. They assumed, however, that order– disorder phenomena were independent from the lattice dynamics, and hence excluded from their book. On the other hand, new evidence indicates that the problem must be treated otherwise; the lattice does play a vital role in ordering processes. Accordingly, I was motivated to write about physics of crystal lattice in the light of Born–Huang’s principles, which constitutes my primary objective in this book.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Dept. Physics, University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada

    Minoru Fujimoto

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