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This motivating textbook gives a friendly, rigorous introduction to fundamental concepts in equilibrium statistical mechanics, covering a selection of specific models, including the Curie-Weiss and Ising models, the Gaussian free field, O(n) models, and models with Kac interactions. Using classical concepts such as Gibbs measures, pressure, free energy, and entropy, the book exposes the main features of the classical description of large systems in equilibrium, in particular the central problem of phase transitions. It treats such important topics as the Peierls argument, the Dobrushin uniqueness, Mermin-Wagner and Lee-Yang theorems, and develops from scratch such workhorses as correlation inequalities, the cluster expansion, Pirogov-Sinai Theory, and reflection positivity. Written as a self-contained course for advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate students, the detailed explanations, large collection of exercises (with solutions), and appendix of mathematical results and concepts also make it a handy reference for researchers in related areas.Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-139781107184824
eBay Product ID (ePID)239066590
Product Key Features
Number of Pages640 Pages
Publication NameStatistical Mechanics of Lattice Systems: a Concrete Mathematical Introduction
LanguageEnglish
SubjectMathematics, Physics
Publication Year2017
TypeTextbook
AuthorSacha Friedli, Yvan Velenik
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height253 mm
Item Weight1250 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorYvan Velenik, Sacha Friedli