Topological Defects And The Non Equilibrium Dynamics Of Symmetry Breaking Phase Transitions

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Topological defects formed at symmetry-breaking phase transitions play an important role in many different fields of physics. They appear in many condensed-matter systems at low temperature; examples include vortices in superfluid helium-4, a rich variety of defects in helium-3, quantized mag netic flux tubes in type-II superconductors, and disclination lines and other defects in liquid crystals. In cosmology, unified gauge theories of particle interactions suggest a sequence of phase transitions in the very early uni verse some of which may lead to defect formation. In astrophysics, defects play an important role in the dynamics of neutron stars. In 1997 the European Science Foundation started the scientific network "Topological defects" headed by Tom Kibble. This network has provided us with a unique opportunity of establishing a collaboration between the representatives of these very different branches of modern physics. The NATO-ASI (Advanced Study Institute), held in Les Houches in February 1999 thanks to the support of the Scientific Division of NATO, the European Science Foundation and the CNRS, represents a key event of this ESF network. It brought together participants from widely different fields, with diverse expertise and vocabulary, fostering the exchange of ideas. The lectures given by particle physicists, cosmologists and condensed matter physicists are the result of the fruitful collaborations established since 1997 between groups in several European countries and in the U.S.A.

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Genre : Science
Author : Yuriy M. Bunkov
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Release : 2012-12-06
File : 388 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9789401141062


Nonequilibrium Quantum Field Theory

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This 2008 book, reissued as OA, captures the essence of nonequilibrium quantum field theory, graduate students and researchers.

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Genre : Science
Author : Esteban A. Calzetta
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Release : 2023-01-31
File : 553 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781009289986


Methods Models Simulations And Approaches Towards A General Theory Of Change

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Other approaches are based on considering (1) periodic changes in structure as for processes of self-organisation; (2) non-periodic but coherent changes in structure, as for processes of emergence; (3) the quantum level of description. Papers in the book study the problem considering its transdisciplinary nature, i.e., systemic properties studied per se and not within specific disciplinary contexts. The aim of these studies is to outline a transdisciplinary theory of change in systemic properties. Such a theory should have simultaneous, corresponding and eventually hierarchical disciplinary aspects as expected for a general theory of emergence.

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Genre : Computers
Author : Gianfranco Minati
Publisher : World Scientific
Release : 2012
File : 725 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9789814383332


Equilibrium And Nonequilibrium Aspects Of Phase Transitions In Quantum Physics

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In this book, the equilibrium and nonequilibrium properties of continuous phase transitions are studied in various systems, with a special emphasis on understanding how well-established universal traits at equilibrium may be extended into the dynamic realm, going beyond the paradigmatic Kibble–Zurek mechanism of defect formation. This book reports on the existence of a quantum phase transition in a system comprising just a single spin and a bosonic mode (the quantum Rabi model). Though critical phenomena are inherent to many-body physics, the author demonstrates that this small and ostensibly simple system allows us to explore the rich phenomenology of phase transitions, both in- and out-of-equilibrium. Moreover, the universal traits of this quantum phase transition may be realized in a single trapped-ion experiment, thus avoiding the need to scale up the number of constituents. In this system, the phase transition takes place in a suitable limit of system parameters rather than in the conventional thermodynamic limit – a novel notion that the author and his collaborators have dubbed the finite-component system phase transition. As such, the results gathered in this book will open promising new avenues in our understanding and exploration of quantum critical phenomena.

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Genre : Science
Author : Ricardo Puebla
Publisher : Springer
Release : 2018-09-17
File : 216 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9783030006532


Mathematical Reviews

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Genre : Mathematics
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Release : 2007
File : 804 Pages
ISBN-13 : UOM:39015078588624


The British National Bibliography

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Genre : Bibliography, National
Author : Arthur James Wells
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Release : 2000
File : 1438 Pages
ISBN-13 : UOM:39015079755800


Encyclopedia Of Mathematical Physics

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The Encyclopedia of Mathematical Physics provides a complete resource for researchers, students and lecturers with an interest in mathematical physics. It enables readers to access basic information on topics peripheral to their own areas, to provide a repository of the core information in the area that can be used to refresh the researcher's own memory banks, and aid teachers in directing students to entries relevant to their course-work. The Encyclopedia does contain information that has been distilled, organised and presented as a complete reference tool to the user and a landmark to the body of knowledge that has accumulated in this domain. It also is a stimulus for new researchers working in mathematical physics or in areas using the methods originating from work in mathematical physics by providing them with focused high quality background information. Editorial Board: Jean-Pierre Françoise, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France Gregory L. Naber, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA Tsou Sheung Tsun, University of Oxford, UK Also available online via ScienceDirect (2006) - featuring extensive browsing, searching, and internal cross-referencing between articles in the work, plus dynamic linking to journal articles and abstract databases, making navigation flexible and easy.

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Genre : Mathematics
Author : Jean-Pierre Françoise
Publisher : Academic Press
Release : 2006
File : 608 Pages
ISBN-13 : UCSC:32106018859881


New Trends Dynamics And Scales In Pattern Formation

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Genre : Nonequilibrium thermodynamics
Author : Héctor L. Mancini
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Release : 2007
File : 478 Pages
ISBN-13 : UCSD:31822036077790


Acta Physica Polonica

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Genre : Nuclear physics
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Release : 2005
File : 434 Pages
ISBN-13 : UOM:39015058982136


Journal Of Physics A

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Focuses on fundamental mathematical and computational methods underpinning physics. Relevant to statistical physics, chaotic and complex systems, classical and quantum mechanics, classical and quantum integrable systems and classical and quantum field theory.

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Genre : Mathematical physics
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Release : 1996
File : 1072 Pages
ISBN-13 : UCAL:B4491322