An in-depth study of non-crystalline solids in which the arrangement of the atoms do not have long-range order. Describes the way amorphous solids are formed, the phenomenology of the liquid-to-glass and glass- to-liquid transition, and the technological applications. Emphasizes modern approaches such as scaling, localization, and percolation. Includes extensive treatment of structural aspects of amorphous solids, ranging from metallic glasses, to chalcogenides, to organic polymers. Incorporates illustrations for the clarification of physics concepts.

About the Author

Richard Zallen is the author of The Physics of Amorphous Solids, published by Wiley.

Book Information
ISBN 9780471299417
Author Richard Zallen
Format Paperback
Page Count 318
Imprint Wiley-VCH Publishers Inc.,U.S.
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 624g
Dimensions(mm) 242mm * 172mm * 16mm