Encyclopedia of Mathematical Physics, Second Editionprovides a complete resource for researchers, students, and lecturers with an interest in mathematical physics. The book enables readers to access basic information on topics peripheral to their own areas by providing a repository of core information that can be used to refresh even the experienced researcher&s memory and aid teachers in directing students to entries relevant to their course-work. The impressive amount of information in this work - approximately 270 chapters - has been distilled, organized into 10 distinct sections and presented as a complete reference tool to the userThe book is a stimulus for new researchers working in mathematical physics or in areas using the methods originating from work in mathematical physics providing them with focused, high-quality background information. Contains approximately 270 chapters organized thematically into 10 distinct sections Facilitates researchers to find solutions to common problems between these two highly specialized and often fragmented disciplines Covers both foundational topics in core areas of knowledge as well as more cutting-edge topics and methodologies Fully searchable and interlinked format allows readers to gain a broad overview of the subject and methods