Gedde U.W. Polymer Physics

Springer, 1995: 298.
Polymer Physics focuses on the fundamental aspects of polymer physics in a structured and informative way and attempts to show the link between experiment and theory, with in-depth presentations of many important theories.
Each chapter has an introduction and a summary as well as problems, for which solutions are provided at the end of the book. A brief introduction to polymer science, including fundamental definitions, basic polymer chemistry and a historical perspective are covered in an introductory chapter. The main part of the book is concerned with the different physical states and phenomena which are characteristic of polymers and the final chapters cover experimental techniques in polymer physics. This valuable new book is ideal for undergraduates and graduate students studying polymer science and technology, as well as researchers and practitioners who wish to seek a further grounding in the subject.
Ulf W Gedde is Associate Professor of Polymer Technology in the Department of Polymer Technology, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden.A brief introduction to polymer science.
Chain conformations in polymers.
The rubber elastic state.
Polymer solutions.
The glassy amorphous state.
The molten state.
Crystalline polymers.
Crystallization kinetics.
Chain orientation.
Thermal analysis of polymers.
Microscopy of polymers.
Spectroscopy and scattering of polymers.
Solutions to problems given in exercises.