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OverviewThere exists a wide variety of patterns in nature, from inert matter such as crystalline dendrites and flames, to filamentous fungi and neurones in the living world. Their structural evolution during growth can be theoretically modelled in order to predict the shape of their forms, their dimensions and their growth rate. 'New Visions on Growth and Form' aims at answering such questions by employing different theoretical approaches and providing a critical appraisal. The book belongs to the wide field of non-equilibrium statistical physics, and explores different mechanisms such as transport, interfacial tension, and chemical reactions, which govern the growth of a material. It explains the fundamental equations relating different morphological quantities, as well as the relevant experimental control parameters. From the unifying concepts arising in the theoretical approach the author proposes a tentative description of cell morphogenesis as a further application of the theory. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Pierre Pelcé (, Director of Research (CNRS), University of Provence, Marseille) , Jasna Brujic (, Polymers and Colloids Group, Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, UK) , Laurent Costier (, Polymers and Colloids Group, Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, UK) , Jasna Brujic (Polymers and Colloids Group, Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, UK)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 16.30cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 24.10cm Weight: 0.805kg ISBN: 9780198527015ISBN 10: 0198527012 Pages: 400 Publication Date: 19 August 2004 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviews... a very nice book with lots of material that has never before been put in one book. The collection of material is unique, and this is a definite strength. Leonard Sander, University of Michigan ... will remain a classical reference for a long time. Pierre-Gilles DeGennes, ESPCI, Paris Author InformationThe author Pierre Pelce is Director of Research (CNRS) at the University of Provence, Marseille, France The translators Jasna Brujic and Laurent Costier are members of the Polymers and Colloids Group at the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, UK Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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