Extensions and some recent applications of the Landau theory of phase transitions

The basic concepts of the Landau theory of phase transitions are introduced through working examples. A number of rules governing the application of the theory to second and first-order transitions are given. The approach to magnetostructural transitions in magnetic mulltiferroic materials is detail...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Tolédano P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2012-03-01
Series:EPJ Web of Conferences
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/20122200007