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An Introduction to Materials Science /

Materials science has undergone a revolutionary transformation in the past two decades. It is an interdisciplinary field that has grown out of chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering departments. In this book, authors provide an introduction to the field, one that emphasizes a qualitative under...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: González-Viñas, Wenceslao, 1969-
Other Authors: Mancini, Hector L., 1945-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
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Published: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, 2004.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Materials science has undergone a revolutionary transformation in the past two decades. It is an interdisciplinary field that has grown out of chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering departments. In this book, authors provide an introduction to the field, one that emphasizes a qualitative understanding of the subject, rather than an intensely mathematical one. The book covers the topics usually treated in a first course on materials science, such as crystalline solids and defects. It describes the electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties of matter; the unique properties of dielectric and magnetic materials; the phenomenon of superconductivity; polymers; and optical and amorphous materials. More modern subjects, such as fullerenes, liquid crystals, and surface phenomena are also covered, and problems are included at the end of each chapter. --
Item Description:Translation of: Ciencia de los materiales.
Physical Description:1 online resource: illustrations
ISBN:9781400880058