Summary

Introduction. Simple fluids: structure of simple fluids; review of hydrodynamics, hydrodynamic interactions; diffusion in simple fluids, Langevin equation; Polymer statistics: single chain statistics; chain under external action; Flory theory; Polymer solutions: dilute, semi-dilute and melts; osmotic pressure; scaling laws; mSegregation in polymer mixtures; Polymers near the interfaces: adsorption; depletion layer; steric repulsion; Dynamics of a polymer chain: Rouse model; normal modes; motion of monomers; hydrodynamic interactions. Interactions of rigid interfaces: Van der Waals interaction; non-retarded interaction; interactions of many molecules; Electrostatic interaction; screening; Debye-H?ckel approximation; forces between surfaces. Colloidal dispersions; DLVO theory; Fluctuations of interfaces: Interfacial tension; Laplace pressure; Surface-active agents; interface free energy; thermal fluctuations of interfaces; capillary wave dynamics; capillary instabilities; Flexible interfaces: curvature elasticity; microscopic model; height and normal fluctuations of fluid membranes; persistence length; steric repulsion; Self-assembling interfaces: micelles; critical micelles concentration; spherical micelles; cylindrical micelles; vesicles; microemulsions; sponge-like and bicontinuous phases.