The theory of doublet mechanics is presented in this text. It features micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), granular and particulate media, nanotubes and peptide arrays. Novel results are reported in the text, including the identification of a new class of dispersive surface waves.

The theory of doublet mechanics is presented in this text. It features applications including micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), granular and particulate media, nanotubes and peptide arrays. Novel results are reported in the text, including the identification of a new class of dispersive surface waves and the presentation of methods for the experimental determination of the essential microstructural parameters. The relationships between doublet mechanics, lattice dynamics, and contnuum theories are examined.