Nucleation in Condensed Matter

In Nucleation in Condensed Matter, key theoretical models for nucleation. A central view of the nucleus is to play the role of a nucleation. The nuclei of food and drink. Nucleation in Condensed Matter is a key reference for advanced materials course in phase transformations. It is also an essential reference for researchers in the field.

• Unified treatment of key theories, experimental evaluations and case studies


• Complete derivation of key models


• Detailed discussion of experimental measurements


• Examples of nucleation in diverse systems

1 Introduction; 2. The Classical Theory; 3. Time-Dependent Effects within the Classical Theory; 4. Beyond the Classical Theory; 5. Nucleation in Multi-Component Phases; 6. Heterogeneous Nucleation; 7. Crystallization in Liquids & Colloidal Suspensions; 8. Crystallization in Glasses; 9. Nucleation in Crystalline Solids; 10. Computer Models; 11. Crystallization in Polymeric & Related Systems; 12. Dislocation-Mediated Transformations; 13. Solidification; 14. Transformations in the Solid Phase; 15. Interfacial and Thin-Film Reactions; 16. Biology and Medicine; 17. Food and Drink; 18. Key Themes, Prospects