We review results concerning the critical behavior of spin systems at equilibrium. We consider the Ising and the general O (N)-symmetric universality classes, including the N→ 0 …
S Sachdev - Physics world, 1999 - iopscience.iop.org
NATURE abounds with phase transitions. The boiling and freezing of water are everyday examples of phase transitions, as are more exotic processes such as superconductivity and …
Quantum field theory describes basic physical phenomena over an extremely wide range of length or energy scales. Quantum fields exist in space and time, which can be approximated …
M Suzuki - Progress of theoretical physics, 1976 - academic.oup.com
The partition function of a quantal spin system is expressed by that of the Ising model, on the basis of the generalized Trotter formula. Thereby the ground state of the d-dimensional Ising …
From the reviews:"... Besides the fact that the author's treatment of large deviations is a nice contribution to the literature on the subject, his book has the virue that it provides a …
MB Isichenko - Reviews of modern physics, 1992 - APS
A review of classical percolation theory is presented, with an emphasis on novel applications to statistical topography, turbulent diffusion, and heterogeneous media …
“The career structure and funding of the universities [...] currently strongly discourages academics and faculties from putting any investment into teaching–there are no career or …
G Ruppeiner - Reviews of Modern Physics, 1995 - APS
Although thermodynamic fluctuation theory originated from statistical mechanics, it may be put on a completely thermodynamic basis, in no essential need of any microscopic …
The field of phase transitions and critical phenomena continues to be active in research, producing a steady stream of interesting and fruitful results. It has moved into a central place …