Symmetry in Statistical Physics and Nonlinear Phenomena
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Symmetry plays a fundamental role in statistical physics and nonlinear phenomena. It refers to the invariance of a system under specific transformations, such as rotations, translations, or reflections. It helps us to understand universal behaviors in different systems and is crucial to understanding phase transitions, such as magnetization or condensation, and influences the critical behavior of systems near transition points. Symmetry is used to simplify and solve statistical models, such as the Ising model, and helps us to understand complex systems, such as networks and patterns. Symmetry is a powerful tool for understanding statistical physics and nonlinear phenomena, enabling the discovery of universal behaviors and the solving of complex problems.
Prof. Dr. Francisco W. De Sousa Lima
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- phase transition
- networks
- opinion dynamics
- non-equilibrium
- Ising model
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