Title: Scaling and Renormalization in Statistical Physics (Cambridge Lecture Notes in Physics, Series Number 5) 1st Edition
Author: John Cardy
Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1st edition (July 31, 1996)
ISBN-10: 0521499593
ISBN-13: 978-0521499590
Summary:
“Scaling and Renormalization in Statistical Physics” by John Cardy provides a comprehensive introduction to the concepts of scaling and renormalization in the field of statistical physics. As part of the Cambridge Lecture Notes in Physics series, this book offers an accessible yet rigorous treatment of fundamental principles and techniques used in the study of critical phenomena and phase transitions.
The text covers topics such as the renormalization group approach, scaling theory, critical exponents, universality, and applications to various physical systems. Through clear explanations and illustrative examples, Cardy elucidates the theoretical framework and mathematical methods essential for understanding complex phenomena in statistical physics.
This first edition serves as a valuable resource for graduate students and researchers interested in the theoretical aspects of condensed matter physics, critical phenomena, and phase transitions. With its authoritative coverage and pedagogical approach, “Scaling and Renormalization in Statistical Physics” remains a seminal work in the field, shaping the understanding of critical phenomena and phase transitions for generations of physicists.