Kadanoff's scaling

Kadanoff's scaling is a concept in physics that explains how systems behave near critical points, such as during phase transitions like melting or magnetization. It describes how properties like correlation length and fluctuations change when you look at the system at different scales. Essentially, as you zoom out, the patterns and behaviors remain similar but at different sizes, following specific mathematical rules called scaling laws. This idea helps scientists understand complex phenomena by revealing underlying patterns that are consistent across different levels of observation, emphasizing that certain features are independent of the system’s details when near a critical point.