Phase Transitions in Two-Dimensional Complex Plasmas

The two experimental studies reported in this thesis contribute important new knowledge about phase transitions in two-dimensional complex plasmas: in one case a determination of the coupling parameter (ratio of mean potential to mean kinetic energy of the particles in an ensemble), and in the other...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Knapek, Christina A. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2011.
Edition:1st ed. 2011.
Series:Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
Subjects:
Condensed matter.
Plasma (Ionized gases).
Surfaces (Physics).
Phase Transitions and Multiphase Systems.
Plasma Physics.
Surface and Interface and Thin Film.
Online Access:Texto Completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Complex Plasmas
  • Experiments
  • Data Analysis Techniques
  • Estimation of the Coupling Strength
  • Theory of Phase Transitions in 2D Systems
  • Recrystallization of a 2D Plasma Crystal
  • Summary and Outlook
  • Estimation of Uncertainties in the Particle Coordinates
  • Bond of Orientational Order
  • Curriculum Vitae.

Similar Items