Communications in Mathematical Physics
Encyclopedia
Communications in Mathematical Physics is a peer-reviewed academic journal
published by Springer. The journal publishes papers in all fields of mathematical physics
, but focuses particularly in Analysis related to condensed matter physics
, statistical mechanics
and quantum field theory
, and in operator algebra
s, quantum information
and relativity
. The current editor-in-chief is Michael Aizenman
.
Articles from 1965 to 1997 are available in electronic form free of charge, via Project Euclid, a non-profit organization initiated by Cornell University Library
. This portion of the journal is provided through the Electronic Mathematical Archiving Network Initiative (EMANI) to support the long-term electronic preservation of mathematical publications.
conceived this journal with Res Jost
, and Haag became the Founding Chief Editor. The first issue of Communications in Mathematical Physics appeared in 1965. Haag guided the journal for the next 8 years. Then Klaus Hepp
succeeded him for 3 years, followed by James Glimm
, for another 3 years. Arthur Jaffe
began as chief editor in 1979 and served for 21 years. Michael Aizenman
became the fifth chief editor in the year 2000.
Academic journal
An academic journal is a peer-reviewed periodical in which scholarship relating to a particular academic discipline is published. Academic journals serve as forums for the introduction and presentation for scrutiny of new research, and the critique of existing research...
published by Springer. The journal publishes papers in all fields of mathematical physics
Mathematical physics
Mathematical physics refers to development of mathematical methods for application to problems in physics. The Journal of Mathematical Physics defines this area as: "the application of mathematics to problems in physics and the development of mathematical methods suitable for such applications and...
, but focuses particularly in Analysis related to condensed matter physics
Condensed matter physics
Condensed matter physics deals with the physical properties of condensed phases of matter. These properties appear when a number of atoms at the supramolecular and macromolecular scale interact strongly and adhere to each other or are otherwise highly concentrated in a system. The most familiar...
, statistical mechanics
Statistical mechanics
Statistical mechanics or statistical thermodynamicsThe terms statistical mechanics and statistical thermodynamics are used interchangeably...
and quantum field theory
Quantum field theory
Quantum field theory provides a theoretical framework for constructing quantum mechanical models of systems classically parametrized by an infinite number of dynamical degrees of freedom, that is, fields and many-body systems. It is the natural and quantitative language of particle physics and...
, and in operator algebra
Operator algebra
In functional analysis, an operator algebra is an algebra of continuous linear operators on a topological vector space with the multiplication given by the composition of mappings...
s, quantum information
Quantum information
In quantum mechanics, quantum information is physical information that is held in the "state" of a quantum system. The most popular unit of quantum information is the qubit, a two-level quantum system...
and relativity
Theory of relativity
The theory of relativity, or simply relativity, encompasses two theories of Albert Einstein: special relativity and general relativity. However, the word relativity is sometimes used in reference to Galilean invariance....
. The current editor-in-chief is Michael Aizenman
Michael Aizenman
Michael Aizenman is a mathematician and a physicist at Princeton University working in the fields of mathematical physics, statistical mechanics, functional analysis and probability theory....
.
Articles from 1965 to 1997 are available in electronic form free of charge, via Project Euclid, a non-profit organization initiated by Cornell University Library
Cornell University Library
The Cornell University Library is the library system of Cornell University. In 2010 it held 8 million printed volumes in open stacks, 8.5 million microfilms and microfiches, more than of manuscripts, and close to 500,000 other materials, including motion pictures, DVDs, sound recordings, and...
. This portion of the journal is provided through the Electronic Mathematical Archiving Network Initiative (EMANI) to support the long-term electronic preservation of mathematical publications.
History
Rudolf HaagRudolf Haag
Rudolf Haag is a German physicist. He is best known for his contributions to the algebraic formulation of axiomatic quantum field theory, namely the Haag-Kastler axioms...
conceived this journal with Res Jost
Res Jost
Res Jost in Zurich) was a Swiss theoretical physicist, who worked mainly in constructive quantum field theory.-Life and work:...
, and Haag became the Founding Chief Editor. The first issue of Communications in Mathematical Physics appeared in 1965. Haag guided the journal for the next 8 years. Then Klaus Hepp
Klaus Hepp
Klaus Hepp is a German-born Swiss theoretical physicist working mainly in quantum field theory. Hepp studied mathematics and physics at Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität in Münster and at the Eidgenössischen Technischen Hochschule in Zurich, where, in 1962, with Res Jost as thesis first...
succeeded him for 3 years, followed by James Glimm
James Glimm
James Gilbert Glimm is an American mathematical physicist, and Professor at the State University of New York at Stony Brook.James Glimm was born in Peoria, Illinois, USA on 24 March 1934.- Career :...
, for another 3 years. Arthur Jaffe
Arthur Jaffe
Arthur Jaffe is an American mathematical physicist and a professor at Harvard University. Born on December 22, 1937 he attended Princeton University as an undergraduate obtaining a degree in chemistry, and later Clare College, Cambridge, as a Marshall Scholar, obtaining a degree in mathematics...
began as chief editor in 1979 and served for 21 years. Michael Aizenman
Michael Aizenman
Michael Aizenman is a mathematician and a physicist at Princeton University working in the fields of mathematical physics, statistical mechanics, functional analysis and probability theory....
became the fifth chief editor in the year 2000.