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Mean Field Approach

 

The simple model can be formally analysed within the framework of the Mean Field approach. This consists in replacing randomly fluctuating quantities by their average, thus neglecting fluctuations. It is only an approximation, but is often convenient to obtain at least a qualitative understanding of the behavior of the system.





weisbuch
Mon Feb 10 13:26:18 GMT+0100 1997