Statistical Mechanics of Phase Transitions
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Statistical Mechanics of Phase Transitions by Yeomans
Recent developments have led to a good understanding of universality: why phase transitions in systems as diverse as magnets, fluids, liquid crystals, and superconductors can be brought under the same theoretical umbrella and accurately described by simple models. This book describes the physics underlying universality and then lays out the theoretical approaches now available for studying phase transitions. Traditional techniques, mean-field theory, series expansions, and the transfer matrix, are described; the Monte Carlo method is covered; and two chapters are devoted to the renormalization group which led to a breakthrough in the field. The book will be useful as a textbook for a course in phase transitions, as an introduction for graduate students undertaking research in related fields, and as an overview for scientists in other disciplines who work with phase transitions but who are not aware of the current tools of theoretical physics.
'The book will be useful as a textbook for a course in phase transitions; as an introduction in other disciplines who work with phase transitions but who are not aware of the current tools in the armoury of the theoretical physicist(orig.) Physics Briefs
'it is desirable that those who wish to be acquainted with the work being done in the field have access to suitable textbooks ... Such a book is the text under review ... this book will serve as a useful map to novices to the field.' Dr A. Danielian, King's College, London, Contemporary Physics, Volume 33, Number 5, September/October 1992
'novices will be provided with an up-to-date map of the field.' Dr. A. Danielian, King's College, London. Contemporary Physics, 1992, Volume 33, Number 5.
'it is desirable that those who wish to be acquainted with the work being done in the field have access to suitable textbooks ... Such a book is the text under review ... this book will serve as a useful map to novices to the field.' Dr A. Danielian, King's College, London, Contemporary Physics, Volume 33, Number 5, September/October 1992
'novices will be provided with an up-to-date map of the field.' Dr. A. Danielian, King's College, London. Contemporary Physics, 1992, Volume 33, Number 5.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780198517306 |
| ISBN 10 | 0198517300 |
| Title | Statistical Mechanics of Phase Transitions |
| Author | J M Yeomans |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 1992-05-07 |
| Number of pages | 164 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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