Global order from local sources
Perturbations of finite-dimensional Hamiltonian systems, normal forms, small divisors, KAM theory, Arnol'd diffusion (37J40) Packing and covering in (n) dimensions (aspects of discrete geometry) (52C17) Tilings in (2) dimensions (aspects of discrete geometry) (52C20) Classical equilibrium statistical mechanics (general) (82B05) Statistical mechanics of crystals (82D25)
The author discusses the origin of the ``global property of being ordered for various systems consisting of infinitely many constituents, each of which can influence some finite neighborhood -- the ``local sources. He discusses mainly two mathematical issues (the sphere packing problem and tiling problems) and one physical question (the crystal problem: why are most models/materials ordered at low temperature, and how should we interpret being ordered?), with some connections between them. Some history is presented, showing the connections of the sphere packing problem with number theory and the origin of nonperiodic tilings from logic (Turing machines). The crystal problem is mainly discussed in its simplest form -- finite discrete classical lattice models. The mathematical language in this case is that of symbolic dynamics. Various nontrivial results and problems are mentioned, mostly without proofs. In particular, the relationship between two-dimensional tilings and one-dimensional substitution dynamical systems is discussed, following the recent work of \textit{S. Mozes} [J. Anal. Math. 53, 139-186 (1989; Zbl 0745.52013)]. The reviewer recommends this paper as a pleasant introduction to a circle of problems which are interesting both from a physical and a mathematical point of view and which contain various unexpected connections.
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