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Title: Landau theory of symmetry-breaking transitions: A basis for clarification of diffraction studies of phase behavior

Journal Article · · Chemistry of Materials; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/cm00011a005· OSTI ID:5412783
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  1. Iowa State Univ., Ames (USA)

The application of the Landau theory of symmetry and phase transitions is reviewed. A number of recent applications that resulted in clarifications of confused or mistaken heterogeneous equilibria and structures are presented.

OSTI ID:
5412783
Journal Information:
Chemistry of Materials; (United States), Vol. 2:5; ISSN 0897-4756
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English