Sojourns in Probability Theory and Statistical Physics - I Spin Glas

Charles M. (Chuck) Newman has been a leader in Probability Theory and Statistical Physics for nearly half a century.  This three-volume set is a celebration of the far-reaching scientific impact of his work. It consists of articles by Chuck’s collabo

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Sojourns in Probability Theory and Statistical Physics - I

Springer Proceedings in Mathematics & Statistics Volume 298

Springer Proceedings in Mathematics & Statistics This book series features volumes composed of selected contributions from workshops and conferences in all areas of current research in mathematics and statistics, including operation research and optimization. In addition to an overall evaluation of the interest, scientific quality, and timeliness of each proposal at the hands of the publisher, individual contributions are all refereed to the high quality standards of leading journals in the field. Thus, this series provides the research community with well-edited, authoritative reports on developments in the most exciting areas of mathematical and statistical research today.

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Sojourns in Probability Theory and Statistical Physics - I Spin Glasses and Statistical Mechanics, A Festschrift for Charles M. Newman

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Editor Vladas Sidoravicius NYU Shanghai Shanghai, China

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Professor Charles M. Newman

Preface

This three-volume set, entitled Sojourns in Probability Theory and Statistical Physics, constitutes a Festschrift for Chuck Newman on the occasion of his 70th birthday