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Critical probabilities in percolation models

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A survey of mathematical percolation theory is presented, concentrating on the concept of the critical probability. Various interpretations of critical probability are considered, and the method of rigorous determination of exact critical probability values is outlined.

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  • Open Cluster
  • Triangular Lattice
  • Percolation Theory
  • Percolation Model
  • Matching Graph

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Wierman, J.C. (1983). Critical probabilities in percolation models. In: Hughes, B.D., Ninham, B.W. (eds) The Mathematics and Physics of Disordered Media: Percolation, Random Walk, Modeling, and Simulation. Lecture Notes in Mathematics, vol 1035. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0073265

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