The Poisson-Boltzmann Equation: An Introduction

This brief book introduces the Poisson-Boltzmann equation in three chapters that build upon one another, offering a systematic entry to advanced students and researchers. Chapter one formulates the equation and develops the linearized version of Debye-Hückel theory as well as exact solutions to the nonlinear equation in simple geometries and generalizations to higher-order equations.

Chapter two introduces the statistical physics approach to the Poisson-Boltzmann equation. It allows the t...