Thermomechanics of Evolving Phase Boundaries in the Plane

ISBN-13: 9780198536949 / Angielski / Twarda / 1993 / 160 str.

Morton E. Gurtin

Opis

This is one of the few books on the subject of mathematical materials science. It discusses the dynamics of two-phase systems within the framework of modern continuum thermodynamics, stressing fundamentals. Two general theories are discussed: a mechanical theory that leads to a generalization of the classical curve-shortening equation and a theory of heat conduction that broadly generalizes the classical Stefan theory. This original survey includes simple solutions that demonstrate the instabilities inherent in two-phase problems. The free-boundary problems that form the basis of the subject should be of great interest to mathematicians and physical scientists.

Recenzje

This very good book, presents a study of the dynamics of two-phase systems within the framework of modern continuum thermodynamics ... a detailed account of a number of important results in a field to which the author has made substantial contributions .., Special problems and exercises are included. This monograph is a very useful work.