Quantum Heisenberg models and random loop representations
Mathematical Physics
2013-11-25 v1 math.MP
Probability
Abstract
We review random loop representations for the spin-1/2 quantum Heisenberg models, that are due to Toth (ferromagnet) and Aizenman-Nachtergaele (antiferromagnet). These representations can be extended to models that interpolate between the two Heisenberg models, such as the quantum XY model. We discuss the relations between long-range order of the quantum spins and the size of the loops. Finally, we describe conjectures about the joint distribution of the lengths of macroscopic loops, and of symmetry breaking.
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@article{arxiv.1211.4141,
title = {Quantum Heisenberg models and random loop representations},
author = {Daniel Ueltschi},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1211.4141},
year = {2013}
}
Comments
Contribution to the proceedings of ICMP12, Aalborg, Denmark, August 6-11, 2012; 11 pages, 1 figure