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Phase transitions with four-spin interactions

Statistical Mechanics 2015-05-19 v1

Abstract

Using an extended Lee-Yang theorem and GKS correlation inequalities, we prove, for a class of ferromagnetic multi-spin interactions, that they will have a phase transition(and spontaneous magnetization) if, and only if, the external field h=0h=0 (and the temperature is low enough). We also show the absence of phase transitions for some nonferromagnetic interactions. The FKG inequalities are shown to hold for a larger class of multi-spin interactions.

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@article{arxiv.1006.0959,
  title  = {Phase transitions with four-spin interactions},
  author = {Joel L. Lebowitz and David Ruelle},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1006.0959},
  year   = {2015}
}
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