Transport properties of disordered systems will be investigated. Three areas will be considered--localization of classical waves, random walks on disordered structures and the properties of random resistor networks. The primary tool in carrying out this research is the renormalization group in several of its forms although computer simulations and a variety of other theoretical methods will also be employed. The research will relate to a variety of physical problems including: the propagation of third sound on disordered substrates, relaxation in glassy or frustrated systems such as spin glasses, and the conductivity and breakdown properties of composite materials.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Materials Research (DMR)
Application #
8702705
Program Officer
G. Bruce Taggart
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1987-07-15
Budget End
1990-09-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1987
Total Cost
$128,400
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Amherst
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
01003