Dimers on two-dimensional lattices

We consider close-packed dimers, or perfect matchings, on two-dimensional regular lattices. We review known results and derive new expressions for the free energy, entropy, and the molecular freedom of dimers for a number of lattices including the simple-quartic, honeycomb, triangular, kagome, 3-12 and its dual, and 4-8 and its dual Union Jack lattices. The occurrence and nature of phase transitions are also elucidated and discussed in each case.