Easily soluble models in statistical mechanics with non-trivial phase structure

A large class of vertex models are defined on a 2× N lattice with toroidal boundary conditions in such a way that exact solutions can be performed by straightforward analysis and non-trivial phase structure is exhibited.

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Published in:Physics letters. A 1990-12, Vol.151 (9), p.473-477
Main Authors: Egusquiza, I.L., Macfarlane, A.J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Exact sciences and technology
Physics
Statistical physics, thermodynamics, and nonlinear dynamical systems
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Summary:A large class of vertex models are defined on a 2× N lattice with toroidal boundary conditions in such a way that exact solutions can be performed by straightforward analysis and non-trivial phase structure is exhibited.
ISSN:0375-9601
1873-2429
DOI:10.1016/0375-9601(90)90464-Y