Field theory, the renormalization group, and critical phenomena : graphs to computers / Daniel J. Amit, Victor Martin-Mayor. Amit, D. J., 1938-2007. Mayor, Victor Martin. Critical phenomena (Physics) Field theory (Physics) Renormalization (Physics) QC173.4.C74 A44 2005 530.474 22 AMF Includes bibliographical references and indexes. "This volume links field theory methods and concepts from particle physics with those in critical phenomena and statistical mechanics, the development starting from the latter point of view. Rigor and lengthy proofs are trimmed by using the phenomenological framework of graphs, power counting, etc., and field theoretic methods with emphasis on renormalization group techniques. Non-perturbative methods and numerical simulations are introduced in this new edition. Abundant references to research literature complement this matter-of-fact approach. The book introduces quantum field theory to those already grounded in the concepts of statistical mechanics and advanced quantum theory, with sufficient exercises in each chapter for use as a textbook in a one-semester graduate course."--BOOK JACKET. Hackensack, NJ : World Scientific, c2005. c2005. 2005 Text xxi, 543 p. : eng