Statistical Thermodynamics Of Surfaces, Interfaces, And Membranes

Samuel Safran

Introduces the reader to several theoretical methods that are useful in applications of statistical mechanics to materials

* NOTE: Each Part begins with an Introduction, and ends with Problems and References. Mixtures and Interfaces * Complex Materials and Interfaces * Review of Classical Statistical Mechanics * Phase Separation in Binary Mixtures * Differential Geometry of Surfaces * Review of Hydrodynamics Interfacial Tension * Free Energy of Surfaces and Interfaces * Surface/Interfacial Tension Theory * Surface-Active Agents Fluctuations of Interfaces * Free Energy of a Fluctuating Interface * Thermal Fluctuations of Interfaces * Capillary Instabilities of Interfaces * Roughening Transition of Solid Surfaces Wetting of Interfaces * Equilibrium * Long-Range Interactions: Macroscopic Theory * Fluctuations of the Contact Line * Equilibrium: Microscopic Description * Dynamics of Wetting Interactions of Rigid Interfaces * Molecular Interactions * Van der Waals Interaction Energies * Continuum Theory of van der Waals Forces * Electrostatic Interactions * Solute-Induced Interactions Flexible Interfaces * Fluid Membranes and Surfactants * Curvature Elasticity of Fluid Membranes * Curvature Moduli * Fluctuations of Fluid Membranes * Interactions of Fluid Membranes Colloidal Dispersions * Dispersions of Interacting Particles * Colloid interactions: DLVO Theory * Long-Range Electrostatic Interactions * Steric Interactions: Polymer Adsorption * Structure of Colloidal Aggregates Self-Absorbing Interfaces * Micelles * Vesicles * Microemulsions * Spongelike and Bicontinuous Phases