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October 15, 1997
Problem
Self-Consistent Field Theory
Inhomogeneous systems
Gradient expansion
Conclusion
Landau Theory
Lifshits Term
Estimates for Lifshits Term
Mathematical Digression: Euler-Lagrange Equation
Interface Layer in Landau Theory
Euler-Lagrange Equation
Solution of Euler-Lagrange Equation
Surface Tension
Critical Behavior
Quiz
© 1997
Boris Veytsman
and
Michael Kotelyanskii
Thu Oct 16 20:58:44 EDT 1997