The Theory of Critical Phenomena: An Introduction to the Renormalization Group (Oxford Science Publications)

The Theory of Critical Phenomena (Paperback)

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The successful calculation of critical exponents for continuous phase transitions is one of the main achievements of theoretical physics over the last quarter-century. This was achieved through the use of scaling and field-theoretic techniques which have since become standard equipment in many areas of physics, especially quantum field theory. This book provides a thorough introduction to these techniques. Continuous phase transitions areintroduced, then the necessary statistical mechanics is summarized, followed by standard models, some exact solutions and techniques for numerical simulations. The real-space renormalization group andmean-field theory are then explained and illustrated. The final chapters cover the Landau-Ginzburg model, from physical motivation, through diagrammatic perturbation theory and renormalization to the renormalization group and the calculation of critical exponents above and below the critical temperature. This book provides an introduction to scaling and field-theoretic techniques. Continuous phase transitions are introduced, followed by standard models, and some exact solutions and techniques for numerical simulations. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780198513933

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