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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.

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@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}
}

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Contribution to the Dublin John Lewis memorial meeting