Statistical Field Theory: Volume 2, Strong Coupling, Monte Carlo Methods, Conformal Field Theory and Random Systems

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Statistical Field Theory: Volume 2, Strong Coupling, Monte Carlo Methods, Conformal Field Theory and Random Systems
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Claude Itzykson
By (author) Jean-Michel Drouffe
SeriesCambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:432
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 153
ISBN/Barcode 9780521408066
ClassificationsDewey:530.133
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 29 March 1991
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The second volume covers diverse topics, including strong coupling expansions and their analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, two-dimensional conformal field theory, and simple disordered systems. The book concludes with a chapter on random geometry and the Polyakov model of random surfaces, which illustrates the relations between string theory and statistical physics.

Reviews

"Considerant la qualite du materiel et de la presentation, je trouve le prix excellent et je ne peux que recommander l'achat de ces deux bouquins." Physics in Canada "I strongly recommend these two volumes to anyone from intermediate graduate students to active experienced researchers to aging veterans who need to be reminded of or learn for the first time the broad conceptual framework underlying the many current applications of field theoretic methods." Paul Ginsparg, Foundations of Physics "...a useful addition to a personal or an institutional library at a modest cost." C. A. Hurst, Mathematical Reviews