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Finite-size scaling in systems with long-range interaction

Statistical Mechanics 2012-06-14 v2

Abstract

The finite-size critical properties of the O(n){\cal O}(n) vector ϕ4\phi^4 model, with long-range interaction decaying algebraically with the interparticle distance rr like rdσr^{-d-\sigma}, are investigated. The system is confined to a finite geometry subject to periodic boundary condition. Special attention is paid to the finite-size correction to the bulk susceptibility above the critical temperature TcT_c. We show that this correction has a power-law nature in the case of pure long-range interaction i.e. 0<σ<20<\sigma<2 and it turns out to be exponential in case of short-range interaction i.e. σ=2\sigma=2. The results are valid for arbitrary dimension dd, between the lower (d<=σd_<=\sigma) and the upper (d>=2σd_>=2\sigma) critical dimensions.

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@article{arxiv.cond-mat/0111449,
  title  = {Finite-size scaling in systems with long-range interaction},
  author = {H. Chamati},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/0111449},
  year   = {2012}
}