How to Derive the First Ginzburg-Landau Equation from Free Energy?

[NEWO]

hi

I have problem with deriving the 1st Ginzburg-Landau Equations from the free energy F of a superconductor. I don't expect a full derivation but if possible I would appreciate any pointers

Thanks in advance

newo

 

[jdstokes]

I think you can find it in Goldenfield's Lectures on phase transitions and the renormalization group, or possibly Stanley's Introduction to phase transitions and critical phenomena.

Hope this helps.

James