Abstract
A review is given of theories of nucleation and condensation based on quasi-equilibrium models. Relations between a kinetic theory for nucleation, such as the path-probability method, and the quasi-equilibrium theories are also noted. Theories of condensation and vaporization based on the defect structure of the surface as the site for the processes are also reviewed. The application of absolute-reaction-rate theory to these phenomena is discussed.

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