Conformal Invariance: An Introduction To Loops, Interfaces And Stochastic Loewner Evolution (Lecture Notes in Physics #853)

By: Dragi Karevski and Malte Henkel

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Synopsis: 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.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9783642279348
Related ISBNs:: 9783642279331
Publisher:: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Date of Addition:: 07/28/18
Copyrighted By:: Springer
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
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Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Earth Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics
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