Exactly Solved Models: A Journey in Statistical Mechanics, Selected Papers with Commentaries (1963-2008)

Wu, Fa Yueh/ Yang, C. N. (Introduction by)

ISBN 10: 9812813888 / ISBN 13: 9789812813886

Edité par World Scientific Pub Co Inc, 2008

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illustrated edition. 570 pages. 10.16x7.32x1.34 inches. In Stock.

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• Titre: Exactly Solved Models: A Journey in Statistical Mechanics, Selected Papers with Commentaries (1963-2008)
• Éditeur: World Scientific Pub Co Inc
• Date de parution: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 9812813888
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9789812813886
• Reliure: Hardcover
• État de l'article: Brand New

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This unique volume provides a comprehensive overview of exactly solved models in statistical mechanics by looking at the scientific achievements of F Y Wu in this and related fields, which span four decades of his career. The book is organized into topics ranging from lattice models in condensed matter physics to graph theory in mathematics, and includes the authors pioneering contributions. Through insightful commentaries, the author presents an overview of each of the topics and an insiders look at how crucial developments emerged. With the inclusion of important pedagogical review articles by the author, Exactly Solved Models is an indispensable learning tool for graduate students, and an essential reference and source book for researchers in physics and mathematics as well as historians of science.