Polymer Physics (Chemistry) [Hardcover]

M. Rubinstein (Author), Ralph H. Colby (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 26, 2003 | ISBN-10: 019852059X | ISBN-13: 978-0198520597 | Edition: 1

Polymer Physics thoroughly details the fundamental concepts of polymer melts, solutions, and gels in terms of both static structure and dynamics. It goes beyond other introductory polymer texts, deriving the essential tools of the physical polymer chemist or engineer without skipping any steps.

The book is divided into four parts. Part One summarizes the necessary concepts of a first course on polymers and covers the conformations of single polymer chains. Part Two deals with the thermodynamics of polymer solutions and melts, including chain conformations in those states. Part Three applies the concepts of Part Two to the formation and properties of polymer networks. Part Four explains the essential aspects of how polymers move in both melt and solution states.

The text assumes a working knowledge of calculus, physics, and chemistry, but no prior knowledge of polymers. It is ideal for upper-level undergraduate and first-year graduate courses in Condensed Matter Physics, Soft Materials, and Polymers.

Features


·Presents established results in an easily accessible way


·Emphasizes physical insight rather than mathematical rigor


·Provides detailed experimental sections at the end of each chapter


·Includes more than 200 illustrations and 350 exercises

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"...the book being reviewed is simply great. Judging by its clear style, its selection of topics, or its self contained material, it is an extremely well thought out, thorough, and compeltely laudable book in every way...This is a book worth reading."--Journal of Statistical Physics

About the Author

Professor Michael Rubinstein Dept of Chemistry University of North Carolina Professor Ralph H. Colby Dept of Materials Science and Engineering The Pennsylvania State University, USA

Product Details

• Hardcover: 454 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (June 26, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 019852059X
• ISBN-13: 978-0198520597
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Current and comprehensive textbook, November 7, 2007

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Vivek Sharma "Kavi" (Cambridge / Boston, MA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Polymer Physics (Chemistry) (Hardcover)

Polymer Physics by Michael Rubinstein and Raplh Colby is a fascinating introduction to the realm of polymer statics, dynamics and phase behavior. It embodies the depth of Flory's classic text on Principals of Polymer Chemistry, classic delight of de Gennes' Scaling concepts in Polymers and the rigor of Theory of Polymer Dynamics by Doi and Edwards. The authors manage to do this with a textbook authority and clarity, which definitely makes this book a definite buy for anyone interested in polymer physics.

The book has four main sections. The first part talks about the polymer statics: ideal and real chains and how their size and size dependent properties are characterized. Then comes thermodynamics of polymer blends and solutions, which includes a discussion on polymer brushes and adsorption of chains. The authors devote the third section to networks and gels and this part includes a very thorough discussion of gelation, rubber elasticity and swelling. The last section is devoted to the polymer dyanmics, where chain models and polymer relaxation ideas are developed and discussed. The last two sections of the book cover topics which are of immense current interest, and have had original and critical contributions from the authors. Most highly recommended, both for beginners and for experts.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Polymer Physics Bible..., January 24, 2007

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J. R. Torres (RI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Polymer Physics (Chemistry) (Hardcover)

As a polymer physicist, among other things (mechanical engineer/tribologist) I can tell you that this is must for anybody trying to understand polymer physics. Whether you are a scientist or worked in applied sciences (engineering) this will make a great text book and reference.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed but Still Clear, January 9, 2007

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Marco Respini - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Polymer Physics (Chemistry) (Hardcover)

I am a Chemist working on applied R&D in the oil refining industry. I bought this text as I needed a good understanding on polymer containing fluids (viscosity, solutions behavior). It is very well written and quite detailed. It is not the sort of text that tries to introduce excessive and not useful mathematical details but is anyway very accurate. I advice it also for professionals