Quantum Monte Carlo study of a Heisenberg spin system in two dimensions with long-range interactions

O. N. Vassiliev, M. G. Cottam, I. V. Rojdestvenski

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Abstract

The thermodynamic properties and critical behavior of a Heisenberg ferromagnet in two dimensions are studied using the Handscomb quantum Monte Carlo method. The spins (with quantum number S=1/2) are arranged on a square lattice and have a long-range interaction with u power-law decrease, J(r)∝r-p, with distance r. The parameter p is taken to be in the range 2<p≤6. The system has an ordering transition at a nonzero temperature Tc when 2<p<4. The dependence of Tc on p and the critical behavior of the susceptibility are investigated. Properties of spin correlation functions in different regimes (of p and T) are discussed. The results are compared with previous approximate analytic quantum theories.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)7329-7331
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Applied Physics
Volume89
Issue number11 II
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1 2001
Externally publishedYes
Event8th Joint Magnetism and Magnetic Materials-Intermag Conference - San Antonio, TX, United States
Duration: Jan 7 2001Jan 11 2001

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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