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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 7329-7331 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Physics |
Volume | 89 |
Issue number | 11 II |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 8th Joint Magnetism and Magnetic Materials-Intermag Conference - San Antonio, TX, United States Duration: Jan 7 2001 → Jan 11 2001 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy