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Phase Transitions in the Early Universe

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Current Topics in Astrofundamental Physics: The Cosmic Microwave Background

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There are many familiar situations when the properties of some substance change abruptly with temperature T. For example, a liquid may be converted into a vapor or into a solid state. Phase transitions are associated with non-analyticities of the partition function of the system.

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  1. Institute of Theoretical Physics, Lausanne University, BSP-Dorigny, CH-1015, Lausanne, Switzerland

    Mikhail Shaposhnikov

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    Norma G. Sánchez

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Shaposhnikov, M. (2001). Phase Transitions in the Early Universe. In: Sánchez, N.G. (eds) Current Topics in Astrofundamental Physics: The Cosmic Microwave Background. NATO Science Series, vol 562. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0748-1_1

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