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These are usually [[ First-order transitions | first-order phase transitions]], | These are usually [[ First-order transitions | first-order phase transitions]], | ||
except at [[critical points]], where | except at [[critical points]], where they become [[ Second-order transitions | second-order]]; | ||
for [[supercritical]] points, the two phases become one. | for [[supercritical]] points, the two phases become one. | ||
Between the two phases in coexistence a [[ interface | liquid- | Between the two phases in coexistence a [[ interface | liquid-vapour interface]] of molecular size is | ||
formed. | formed. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
#[http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRev.87.404 | #[http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRev.87.404 C. N. Yang and T. D. Lee "Statistical Theory of Equations of State and Phase Transitions. I. Theory of Condensation", Physical Review '''87''' pp. 404-409 (1952)] | ||
[[category: phase transitions]] | [[category: phase transitions]] |
Revision as of 13:56, 4 December 2007
These are usually first-order phase transitions, except at critical points, where they become second-order; for supercritical points, the two phases become one. Between the two phases in coexistence a liquid-vapour interface of molecular size is formed.