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Overview
This text describes the statistical mechanics of classical spin systems with quenched disorder. The first part covers the physics of spin-glass states using results obtained within the framework of the mean field theory of spin glasses. The second part is devoted to the theory of critical phenomena in the presence of weak quenched disorder. This includes a systematic derivation of the traditional renormalization group theory. In the third part Dotsenko describes other types of disordered systems, relating them to new results at the frontiers of modern research.Synopsis
Introductory book on the statistical mechanics of disordered systems, ideal for graduates and researchers.
Booknews
For graduate students and researchers with a basic knowledge of theoretical physics and statistical mechanics, Dotsenko (theoretical physics, U. of Paris IV and Landau Institute for Theoretical Physics, Moscow) introduces the statistical mechanics of classical spin systems with quenched disorder. He first describes the physics of spin-glass states and the technique of replica symmetry breaking. Then he discusses the theory of critical phenomena in the presence of weak quenched disorder, and new research results concerning other types of disordered systems. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)