Mean Field Theory of Phase Transitions

Jurgen M. Honig
Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-1393
J. Chem. Educ., 1999, 76 (6), p 848
DOI: 10.1021/ed076p848
Publication Date (Web): June 1, 1999

Abstract

A heuristic approach is provided for a review of the mean field theory of phase transformations. The approach leads to a single formalism that can deal with first- or second-order transitions and supplies criteria under which these transformations can be expected to occur.

Keywords (Audience):

Graduate Education / Research

Keywords (Domain):

Physical Chemistry

Keywords (Subject):

Phases / Phase Transitions / Diagrams

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