Spherical Symmetry in Statistical Mechanics

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Delves into large deviations in statistical mechanics, exploring Kramer's theorem, Varadhan's lemma, and Laplace's method.

Covers universality and rotational invariance in isoradial graphs and their implications in statistical mechanics.

Covers correlation functions in loop models and the role of degenerate fields in conformal field theory.

Explores phase transitions in thermodynamics, emphasizing competition between phases controlled by temperature and the concept of universality.

Explores phase transitions in the Ising model, mean magnetization, susceptibility, critical exponents, and the universality of critical exponents.

Discusses the heat capacity of ideal gases and solids, and the Van der Waals equation's implications for real gases.

Covers the definition of Gibbs measures, proper kernels, compatibility, phase transitions, and existence conditions.

Explores phase transitions in the Ising model, discussing equilibrium states, magnetization, and critical points.

Covers the basics of statistical field theory, focusing on Ising models and the Ginsburg-Landau theory.

Explores phase transitions in two-dimensional systems and the critical behavior near transition points.