First-order transitions for very nonlinear sigma models
Statistical Mechanics
2007-05-23 v2 Mathematical Physics
math.MP
Abstract
In this contribution we discuss the occurrence of first-order transitions in temperature in various short-range lattice models with a rotation symmetry. Such transitions turn out to be widespread under the condition that the interaction potentials are sufficiently nonlinear.
Cite
@article{arxiv.cond-mat/0506730,
title = {First-order transitions for very nonlinear sigma models},
author = {A. C. D. van Enter and S. B. Shlosman},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/0506730},
year = {2007}
}
Comments
Contribution to the Dublin John Lewis memorial meeting