First order phase transitions of spin systems

I review some numerical ways to determine the parameters of systems close to a first order phase transition point: energy and specific heat of the coexisting phases and interface tension. Numerical examples are given for the 2-d q states Potts model.

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Published in:Nuclear physics. Section B, Proceedings supplement Proceedings supplement, 1995-04, Vol.42 (1-3), p.21-26
Main Author: Billoire, Alain
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:I review some numerical ways to determine the parameters of systems close to a first order phase transition point: energy and specific heat of the coexisting phases and interface tension. Numerical examples are given for the 2-d q states Potts model.
ISSN:0920-5632
1873-3832
DOI:10.1016/0920-5632(95)00183-A