Lattice Models of Random Geometries

1997/12/03 by Z. Burda
Physics and Astronomy · #hep-lat

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published as Acta Phys.Polon. B29 (1998) 573-617 · 50 pages, 10 figures

arxiv created 1997/12/03 · arxiv updated 2009/12/01

Abstract

We review models of random geometries based on the dynamical lattice approach. We discuss one dimensional model of simplicial complexes (branched polymers), two dimensional model of dynamical triangulations and four dimensional model of simplicial gravity.

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