This book describes some mathematical and physical aspects of emulsion behavior, starting from the fundamental theories of diffusion, Brownian movement and sedimentation of particles in a fluid (Chapters 1, 2 and 3 respectively). After a brief exposition of the basic concepts in discrete state space processes (Chapter 4), Chapter 5 shows some aspects of colloid aggregation phenomena presenting a new model to describe this process and uses the methods previously expounded. Chapters 6 and 7 discuss some of the most important data about the general and electrical properties of emulsions.The major emphasis is on the philosophy of stochastic process theory as a useful tool for the theoretical study of colloid and emulsion properties.Contents: DiffusionBrownian MotionSedimentationDiscrete State Space ProcessesSome Properties of ColloidsEmulsions: General PropertiesEmulsions: Electrokinetic Properties.Readership: Research pharmacists, chemists and physicists dealing with colloid, emulsion and fats science.Key Features:Draws on plenty of examples from the most recent literatureIncludes high-quality illustrations and figuresProvides an expert's perspective on optical and dynamic properties of nanomaterials and optical spectroscopy and time-resolved laser techniques