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Random-Cluster Representation of the Ashkin-Teller Model

Statistical Mechanics 2011-08-25 v1

Abstract

We show that a class of spin models, containing the Ashkin-Teller model, admits a generalized random-cluster (GRC) representation. Moreover we show that basic properties of the usual representation, such as FKG inequalities and comparison inequalities, still hold for this generalized random-cluster model. Some elementary consequences are given. We also consider the duality transformations in the spin representation and in the GRC model and show that they commute.

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@article{arxiv.cond-mat/9704017,
  title  = {Random-Cluster Representation of the Ashkin-Teller Model},
  author = {C. -E. Pfister and Y. Velenik},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/9704017},
  year   = {2011}
}

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To appear in J.Stat.Phys

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