| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 189 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Lecture notes in physics, 1616-6361 ; v. 853 |
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Lecture notes in physics ; 853. 0075-8450
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| Contents |
A Short Introduction to Conformal Invariance -- Malte Henkel and Dragi Karevski -- A Short Introduction to Critical Interfaces in 2D -- Michel Bauer -- Numerical Tests of Schramm-Loewner Evolution in Random Lattice Spin Models -- Christophe Chatelain -- Loop Models and Boundary CFT -- Jesper Lykke Jacobsen |
| Summary |
Conformal invariance has been a spectacularly successful tool in advancing our understanding of the two-dimensional phase transitions found in classical systems at equilibrium. This volume sharpens our picture of the applications of conformal invariance, introducing non-local observables such as loops and interfaces before explaining how they arise in specific physical contexts. It then shows how to use conformal invariance to determine their properties. Moving on to cover key conceptual developments in conformal invariance, the book devotes much of its space to stochastic Loewner evolution (SLE), detailing SLE's conceptual foundations as well as extensive numerical tests. The chapters then elucidate SLE's use in geometric phase transitions such as percolation or polymer systems, paying particular attention to surface effects. As clear and accessible as it is authoritative, this publication is as suitable for non-specialist readers and graduate students alike |
| Analysis |
Physics |
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Mathematical physics |
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Mathematical Methods in Physics |
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Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 21, 2014) |
| Subject |
Conformal invariants.
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Physique.
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Astronomie.
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Conformal invariants
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Henkel, M. (Malte), 1960-
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Karevski, Dragi
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| ISBN |
9783642279348 |
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3642279341 |
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3642279333 |
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9783642279331 |
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