Origin of the replica approach to spin glasses
ID: origin-of-the-replica-approach-to-spin-glasses
In his 1985 recollection, Sam Edwards traced his work with Philip Warren Anderson to Saturday discussions and an analogy with randomly crosslinked polymers. He adapted methods from rubber theory during train journeys while chairing the Science Research Council.[ref]
Citation Classic commentary on Theory of spin glasses by Sam Edwards. Edwards, commentary dated 17 July 1985, published 16 September 1985, collaboration and train journeys
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