Random Fields and Spin Glasses: A Field Theory Approach

De Dominicis, Cirano; Giardina, Irene

ISBN 10: 0521847834 / ISBN 13: 9780521847834

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Random Fields and Spin Glasses: A Field Theory Approach
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521847834
• ISBN 13: 9780521847834
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: New
• Weight: 22 ounces

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Synopsis

Disordered magnetic systems enjoy non-trivial properties which are different and richer than those observed in their pure, non-disordered counterparts. These properties dramatically affect the thermodynamic behaviour and require specific theoretical treatment. This book deals with the theory of magnetic systems in the presence of frozen disorder, in particular paradigmatic and well-known spin models such as the Random Field Ising Model and the Ising Spin Glass. This is a unified presentation using a field theory language which covers mean field theory, dynamics and perturbation expansion within the same theoretical framework. Particular emphasis is given to the connections between different approaches such as statics vs. dynamics, microscopic vs. phenomenological models. The book introduces some useful and little-known techniques in statistical mechanics and field theory. This book will be of great interest to graduate students and researchers in statistical physics and basic field theory.

Book Description

This 2006 book deals with the theory of magnetic systems in the presence of frozen disorder, using a field theory language covering mean field theory, dynamics and perturbation expansion within the same theoretical framework. This will interest graduate students and researchers in statistical physics and basic field theory.