Lectures on the Physics of Extreme States of Matter
English | 2019 | ISBN: 0750321261 | 203 Pages | PDF True | 44 MB
English | 2019 | ISBN: 0750321261 | 203 Pages | PDF True | 44 MB
We are familiar with the basic states of matter – solid, liquid, gas and plasma – but under extreme conditions, such as high temperature and pressure, a material can form exotic phases with unique characteristics. Extreme states are found in phenomena such as nuclear explosions, exploding stars and the insides of planets, and conditions can be recreated using high pressure diamond anvils, intense laser radiation, explosive systems and colliders.