{"product_id":"9780750315142","title":"Solitons in Crystalline Processes: Statistical thermodynamics of structural phase transitions and mesoscopic disorder","description":"\u003ci\u003eSolitons in Crystalline Processes\u003c\/i\u003e presents the soliton theory  applied to crystalline processes for the first time.  Starting with  critical anomalies in binary transitions, the soliton idea leads to  nonlinear waves in crystals, constituting the basic objective in this  book.   The theory explains logically not only structural  transformations and mesoscopic disorder, but also the nonlinear  mechanism of superconductivity with respect to the charge-current  continuity substantiated by experimental studies; in contrast, for  magnetic systems where solitons are relatively insignificant.   Generally, solitons play the fundamental role in ordering processes in  crystals, where the collective motion are essential for mesoscopic  disorder in thermal equilibrium. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is written as an  introductory treatise with respect to the soliton concept, from  structural transitions where the crystal symmetry changes, to magnets  and superconductors, describing the role of nonlinear excitations in  detail. Parts I and II introduce the theory and experimental techniques,  while Part III discusses soliton theory of lattice dynamics in detail,  and Part IV discusses the applications of this theory to  superconductivity and magnetism. Exercises are given for each chapter to  further develop understanding, and mathematics are limited to those  needed to understand the theory. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47114312384752,"sku":"9780750315142","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780750315142_p0.jpg?v=1763638217","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780750315142","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}