Structural Ordering in Colloidal Suspensions

摘要: Publisher Summary Colloids define a range of systems containing dispersed particles that are larger than atomic dimensions but small enough to exhibit Brownian motion, which prevents appreciable sedimentation in normal gravity. The chapter discusses the ways model colloidal have opened up new vistas condensed matter physics. It focuses, primarily, on structural ordering aqueous suspensions charged polystyrene spheres. reviews even though spherical shape and interaction is simple form, collective behavior varied conceptually rich. mesoscopic structures observed mimic phases systems. Well-characterized colloids not only provide ideal study cooperative also many features inaccessible conventional solids. One such example occurrence highly nonlinear exotic flow behaviors crystals. In conclusion, field colloids, mature, still full excitement promises be so for more years come.