Phase transitions in two-dimensional complex plasmas : doctoral thesis accepted by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat, Munchen, Germany / Christina A. Knapek.

Format:

Book

Thesis/Dissertation

Author/Creator:

Knapek, Christina A.

Series:

Springer theses.

Springer theses, 2190-5053

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Plasmons (Physics).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (164 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2011.

Place of Publication:

Berlin : Springer, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The two experimental studies reported in this thesis contribute important new knowledge about phase transitions in two-dimensional complex plasmas: in one case a determination of the coupling parameter (ratio of mean potential to mean kinetic energy of the particles in an ensemble), and in the other a detailed characterization of the non-equilibrium recrystallization of a two-dimensional system. The latter results are used to establish the connection between structural order parameters and the kinetic energy, which in turn gives novel insights into the underlying physical processes determining the two-dimensional phase transition.

Contents:

Introduction

Complex Plasmas

Experiments

Data Analysis Techniques

Estimation of the Coupling Strength

Theory of Phase Transitions in 2D Systems

Recrystallization of a 2D Plasma Crystal

Summary and Outlook

Estimation of Uncertainties in the Particle Coordinates

Bond of Orientational Order

Curriculum Vitae.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Thesis (Ph.D)--udwig-Maximilians-Universität.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-283-36844-7

9786613368447

3-642-19671-3

OCLC:

759159217