50 Years of the Renormalization Group
Amnon Aharony, O. Entin‐Wohlman, David A. Huse, Leo Radzihovsky
Abstract
We consider quantum and classical first-order transitions, at equilibrium and under out-of-equilibrium conditions, mainly focusing on quench and adiabatic protocols. For these phenomena, we review the finite-size scaling theory appropriate to describe the general features of the large-scale (and long-time for dynamic phenomena) behavior of finite-size systems.
Topics & Concepts
Renormalization groupGroup (periodic table)MathematicsCombinatoricsPhysicsMathematical physicsQuantum mechanicsQuantum many-body systemsTheoretical and Computational PhysicsAdvanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics