Understanding Physics and Physical Chemistry Using Formal Graphs

by Vieil; Eric

• ISBN13: 9781420086126
• ISBN10: 142008612X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-02-23
• Publisher: CRC Press

Summary

This book introduces a new graphs-based language called Formal Graphsfor representing the mathematical equations found in a large number of scientific domains, including mechanics, physicochemistry, dynamics, solid state physics, rheology, surface energy, electrochemistry, and chemical reactivity. This elementary approach consists of drawing links and nodes on a graph, instead of writing algebraic equations. The graphs encourage a visual, unified comprehension of the relationships between physical concepts and variables, properties, and operators.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. v
Presentation	p. vii
Author	p. ix
Icons Used in This Book	p. xi
Companion CD	p. xiii
Website on Formal Graphs	p. xv
Introduction	p. 1
Nodes of Graphs	p. 11
Links and Organization	p. 29
Poles	p. 49
Space Distributed Poles	p. 101
Dipoles	p. 131
Influence between Poles	p. 199
Multipoles	p. 263
Dipole Assemblies	p. 331
Transfers	p. 427
Assemblies and Dissipation	p. 499
Coupling between Energy Varieties	p. 595
Multiple Couplings	p. 681
Conclusion and Perspectives	p. 729
Glossary	p. 745
Symbols and Constants	p. 749
Formal Graph Encoding	p. 759
List of Examples and Case Studies	p. 767
CD-Rom Content	p. 771
References	p. 773
Index	p. 777
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