
Statistical Field Theory
An Introduction to Exactly Solved Models in Statistical Physics
Giuseppe Mussardo(Author)
Oxford University Press
Published on 27. August 2009
Book
Hardback
780 pages
978-0-19-954758-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides a thorough introduction to the fascinating world of phase transitions as well as many related topics, including random walks, combinatorial problems, quantum field theory and S-matrix. Fundamental concepts of phase transitions, such as order parameters, spontaneous symmetry breaking, scaling transformations, conformal symmetry, and anomalous dimensions, have deeply changed the modern vision of many areas of physics, leading to remarkable
developments in statistical mechanics, elementary particle theory, condensed matter physics and string theory. This self-contained book provides an excellent introduction to frontier topics of exactly solved models in statistical mechanics and quantum field theory, renormalization group, conformal models,
quantum integrable systems, duality, elastic S-matrix, thermodynamics Bethe ansatz and form factor theory. The clear discussion of physical principles is accompanied by a detailed analysis of several branches of mathematics, distinguished for their elegance and beauty, such as infinite dimensional algebras, conformal mappings, integral equations or modular functions.
Besides advanced research themes, the book also covers many basic topics in statistical mechanics, quantum field theory and theoretical physics. Each argument is discussed in great detail, paying attention to an overall coherent understanding of physical phenomena. Mathematical background is provided in supplements at the end of each chapter, when appropriate. The chapters are also followed by problems of different levels of difficulty. Advanced undergraduate and graduate students will find a
rich and challenging source for improving their skills and for accomplishing a comprehensive learning of the many facets of the subject.
developments in statistical mechanics, elementary particle theory, condensed matter physics and string theory. This self-contained book provides an excellent introduction to frontier topics of exactly solved models in statistical mechanics and quantum field theory, renormalization group, conformal models,
quantum integrable systems, duality, elastic S-matrix, thermodynamics Bethe ansatz and form factor theory. The clear discussion of physical principles is accompanied by a detailed analysis of several branches of mathematics, distinguished for their elegance and beauty, such as infinite dimensional algebras, conformal mappings, integral equations or modular functions.
Besides advanced research themes, the book also covers many basic topics in statistical mechanics, quantum field theory and theoretical physics. Each argument is discussed in great detail, paying attention to an overall coherent understanding of physical phenomena. Mathematical background is provided in supplements at the end of each chapter, when appropriate. The chapters are also followed by problems of different levels of difficulty. Advanced undergraduate and graduate students will find a
rich and challenging source for improving their skills and for accomplishing a comprehensive learning of the many facets of the subject.
Reviews / Votes
Overall, this book is very comprehensive and suitable for beginners in this field. It will also be very helpful for mathematicians interested in conformal field theory and exactly solvable models. * Mathematical Reviews *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Graduate students in physics and mathematics, advanced undergraduate students in physics and mathematics. Also researchers in statistical mechanics, field theory, condensed matter physics and mathematical physics.
Illustrations
150 line and halftone figures
Dimensions
Height: 253 mm
Width: 180 mm
Thickness: 41 mm
Weight
1672 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-954758-6 (9780199547586)
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Person
Giuseppe Mussardo has been Professor of Theoretical Physics at the International School for Advanced Studies (ISAS) in Trieste since 2000, and was Deputy Director of ISAS 2001-2004. He is Head of the Statistical Physics group at ISAS and Coodinator of the European Science Foundation grant INSTANS. He edits Nuclear Physics B: Statistical Mechanics and Field Theory, and JSTAT.
Content
I: INTRODUCTORY NOTIONS; II: BIDIMENSIONAL LATTICE MODELS; III: QUANTUM FIELD THEORY AND CONFORMAL VARIANCE; IV: AWAY FROM CRITICALITY