An Introduction to Polymer Physics - Softcover

Bower, David I.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 052163721X ISBN 13: 9780521637213

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Assuming no previous knowledge of polymers, this book provides a general introduction to the physics of solid polymers. Covering a wide range of topics within the field of polymer physics, the book begins with a brief history of the development of synthetic polymers and an overview of the methods of polymerisation and processing. In the following chapter, David Bower describes important experimental techniques used in the study of polymers. The main part of the book, however, is devoted to the structure and properties of solid polymers, including blends, copolymers and liquid crystal polymers. With an approach appropriate for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of physics, materials science or chemistry, the book includes many worked examples, and problems with solutions. It will provide a firm foundation for the study of the physics of solid polymers.

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About the Author

David Bower received his D. Phil from the University of Oxford in 1964. In 1990 he became a Reader in the Department of Physics at the University of Leeds, retiring from this position in 1995.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 052163721X
• ISBN 13: 9780521637213
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 468