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Phase Transitions and Critical Phenomena

Short summary

This serial provides review articles on phase transitions and critical phenomena, aiming to serve as standard references for researchers and graduate students.

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Key points

  • The field of phase transitions and critical phenomena is a central area in condensed matter studies.
  • Statistical physics, specifically the theory of state transitions, is fundamental to understanding everyday matter.
  • The serial publishes review articles for researchers and graduate students.
  • The goal is to provide reliable information on important recent developments.

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Abstract

The field of phase transitions and critical phenomena continues to be active in research, producing a steady stream of interesting and fruitful results. It has moved into a central place in condensed matter studies. Statistical physics, and more specifically, the theory of transitions between states of matter, more or less defines what we know about 'everyday' matter and its transformations. The major aim of this serial is to provide review articles that can serve as standard references for research workers in the field, and for graduate students and others wishing to obtain reliable information on important recent developments.

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Field: Statistical and Nonlinear Physics

Statistical and Nonlinear PhysicsPhysics and Astronomy