Diffusion Under Confinement: A Journey Through Counterintuition

This book provides a comprehensive and modern overview of Brownian motion under confinement, making it accessible to students from various backgrounds and covering the necessary mathematical details. It discusses the role of geometries and boundary conditions in diffusion and offers detailed explanations of the main results based on recent research.

Format: Hardback
Length: 759 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2024
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

Diffusion, a fundamental phenomenon, governs a vast array of physical, chemical, and biological processes. The movement of spatially constrained molecules and small particles is pervasive in nature and technology, playing a crucial role in diverse processes. Understanding the physics of diffusion in confined environments is vital for comprehending various biological phenomena and potential technological applications in fields such as micro- and nanofluidics.

However, studies on diffusion under confinement can be challenging for young scientists and students due to the extensive prerequisite knowledge in diffusion processes, physics, and mathematics. This book aims to bridge this gap by providing a self-contained and accessible resource for students from diverse backgrounds. The authors have made considerable efforts to simplify the content, making it suitable for students with varying levels of expertise. Additionally, the book offers detailed mathematical explanations to facilitate problem-solving, ensuring that students can follow the technical procedures required to address each challenge.

Throughout the text, the authors present the main results derived from the past 30 years of research focused on diffusion under confinement. They approach the physical problem from various angles, discussing the role of geometries and boundary conditions in diffusion. By presenting a comprehensive and contemporary overview of Brownian motion under confinement, this textbook serves as a valuable resource for young scientists, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates in physics, physical chemistry, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, bioengineering, and polymer and material sciences.

Weight: 1328g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031464744
Edition number: 1st ed. 2024