Disordered and off-Equilibrium Systems

Code 315BB
Credits 6

Learning outcomes

1. Non-periodical long range positional order: quasi-crystals
2. Disorder in long range positional atomic systems (cellular disorder)
3. Disorder in atomic systems without long range interactions (topological disorder)
4. Disorder in polymeric systems
5. Supercooled metastable states and glass transition in liquids
6. Elements of non-equilibrium thermodynamics
7. Polymeric chain dynamics
8. Non-equilibrium states in active matter
9. Scattering from disordered systems: generalities
10. Photon scattering (X-rays and light)
11. Neutron scattering