Presents an introduction to the complementary notions of physical forces and material or configurational forces. The required elements of continuum mechanics, deformation theory and differential geometry are also covered.

This book should be of interest to introductory and general text for students in chemistry, physical chemistry and physical sciences.

The Photoelectric Spectrometry Group was formed in July 1948 in Cambridge. The Group was born out of a need for a forum of users to discuss problems and methodology associated with the new era of photoelectric spectrometers. Over the years the aims and objectives of the Group have been broadened to include many aspects of ultraviolet and visible spectrometry. In 1973, the Group renamed itself the UV Spectrometry Group (UVSG). The techniques of fluorescence, diffuse reflectance, ORD and CD were included in the Group's interest. In 1979, the UVSG became a registered charity. The present Group...