Fractals, Scaling and Growth Far from Equilibrium

’… a true work of scholarship and a very helpful starting point into the appropriate research papers … The book is handsomely produced and the inclusion of a small number of colour plates is to be applauded … A good investment for an institutional library in an important area of modern research.’ Stephen K. Scott, Chemistry in Britain ‘In Fractals, Scaling and Growth Far from Equilibrium Paul Meakin gives a masterly survey of the mathematical tools available for describing such surfaces, summarises models of growth and relevant experimental studies, and then applies the mathematics of fractals and scaling to the growth of surfaces and interfaces in materials. This book provides an authoritative account for graduate students and researcher studying the geometry of surfaces and interfaces. [It] provides a definitive account of the mathematical description of shapes of systems far from equilibrium, and richly deserves inclusion in the prestigious Cambridge Nonlinear Science series.’ Andrew Briggs, The Times Higher Education Supplement ‘The mathematical treatment of the book is carefully presented, emphasizing the results, rather than intricate mathematical detail. It is suitable for graduate students, with background in physical sciences. On the whole, the book provides readable treatment of the basics of fractal geometry and scaling, to facilitate quantification of the structures grown under the non-equilibrium conditions … a solid contribution in the field.’ Miroslav M. Nova, UK Nonlinear News ‘This monograph provides and extensive exposition of the fundamental aspect of scaling, pattern formation far-from-equilibrium and fractals … The mathematical treatment of the book is carefully presented, emphasising the results, rather than intricate mathematical detail … the book provides [a] readable treatment of the basics of fractal geometry and scaling, to facilitate quantification of the structures grown under the non-equilibrium conditions. an extensive bibliography of over 1300 references makes this monograph a solid contribution in the field.’ Miroslav M. Novak, UK Nonlinear News