Mainwood, Paul (2005) Phase Transitions in Finite Systems. [Preprint]
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Abstract
This paper examines the apparent paradox in the fact that all successful theoretical treatments of phase transitions require an infinite system, yet they are clearly seen to occur in finite systems in the real world. A simple resolution is offered, and the paper ends with a consideration of analogies that can be taken in interpretations of quantum theory.
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| Keywords: | Phase transitions, QSM | ||||||
| Subjects: | Specific Sciences > Physics > Condensed Matter Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Field Theory |
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| Depositing User: | Dr Paul Mainwood | ||||||
| Date Deposited: | 16 Oct 2010 15:16 | ||||||
| Last Modified: | 16 Oct 2010 15:16 | ||||||
| Item ID: | 8340 | ||||||
| Subjects: | Specific Sciences > Physics > Condensed Matter Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Field Theory |
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| Date: | 2005 | ||||||
| URI: | https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/8340 |
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