Overview

This title aims to describe in simple terms the new area of statistical mechanics known as ""spin-glasses"", encompassing systems in which quenched disorder is the dominant factor. The book begins with a non-mathematical explanation of the problem, and the modern understanding of the physics of the spin-glass state is formulated in general terms. Following this, the ""magic"" of the replica symmetry breaking scheme is demonstrated and the physics behind it discussed. Recent experiments on real spin-glass materials are briefly described to demonstrate how this somewhat abstract physics can be studied in the laboratory. The final chapters of the book are devoted to statistical models of neural networks.

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Author:   V Dotsenko (Univ Paris Vi, France)
Publisher:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Imprint:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Volume:   54
Dimensions:   Width: 16.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.00cm
Weight:   0.345kg
ISBN:  

9789810218737

ISBN 10:   9810218737
Pages:   164
Publication Date:   01 January 1995
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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