by Jacob N. Israelachvili
Intermolecular and Surface Forces by Jacob N. Israelachvili Overview
This reference describes the role of various intermolecular and interparticle forces in determining the properties of simple systems such as gases, liquids and solids, with a special focus on more complex colloidal, polymeric and biological systems. The book provides a thorough foundation in theories and concepts of intermolecular forces, allowing researchers and students to recognize which forces are important in any particular system, as well as how to control these forces. This third edition is expanded into three sections and contains five new chapters over the previous edition.
· starts from the basics and builds up to more complex systems
· covers all aspects of intermolecular and interparticle forces both at the fundamental and applied levels
· multidisciplinary approach: bringing together and unifying phenomena from different fields
· This new edition has an expanded Part III and new chapters on non-equilibrium (dynamic) interactions, and tribology (friction forces)
· starts from the basics and builds up to more complex systems
· covers all aspects of intermolecular and interparticle forces both at the fundamental and applied levels
· multidisciplinary approach: bringing together and unifying phenomena from different fields
· This new edition has an expanded Part III and new chapters on non-equilibrium (dynamic) interactions, and tribology (friction forces)
Intermolecular and Surface Forces by Jacob N. Israelachvili Review
Intermolecular and Surface Forces by Israelachvili is a fantastic work. It is certainly the best on the subject. The material is presented in a very logical sequence. There are two important aspects to the success of this book. First it is a great reference to the forces of micro and nano scales; all forces. Secondly it includes key explanations to matters that are generally difficult to understand, at least in other books on the subject. However, an area for potential improvement would be to provide the reader with more description and explanations of the nature of these forces without the reference to their mathematical representations. Nature is not based on mathematics, it supersedes it. Nevertheless the book is the best in the field and is an essential tool for all research in the micro and nano scales. It does include many comments on the nature of the intermolecular forces but not sufficient.
