Molecular and Colloidal Electro-optics

<p><b>Molecular and Colloidal Electro-Optics</b> presents cohesive coverage from internationally recognized experts on new approaches and developments in both theoretical and experimental areas of electro-optic science. It comprises a well-integrated yet multi-disciplinary treatment of fundamental principles strategies and applications of electro-optic techniques for the characterization of macromolecular small-particle and nanomolecular systems.</p><p>Following a historical review of post-war advances in electro-optics of disperse systems the first part of the book focuses on the latest achievements in electro-optic theory particularly low-frequency relaxation. It offers comparative discussions and experimental data to accompany different viewpoints on the origin of the low-frequency effects and multiple theoretical constructions. The second part highlights the unique advantage of using electro-optics as an alternative to conventional characterization and analysis of colloidal systems. Demonstrating the sensitivity of electro-optic methods to interparticle interactions the book explains how these methods are used to analyze particle surface electric states evaluate phase transitions and determine physical properties. </p><p>As the first treatment of this subject to surface in more than fifteen years<b> Molecular and Colloidal Electro-Optics</b> is a definitive up-to-date portrait of modern colloidal electro-optic science. This one-stop reference to the latest theory methods and applications is ideal for advanced graduate students and researchers in biophysical chemistry microbiology polymer colloid and nanoscience.</p>