The stability of long-range order in disordered systems: A generalized Ding-Zhuang argument
Abstract
The stability of long-range order against quenched disorder is a central problem in statistical mechanics. This paper develops a generalized framework extending the Ding-Zhuang method and integrated with the Pirogov-Sinai framework, establishing a systematic scheme for studying phase transitions of long-range order in disordered systems. We axiomatize the Ding-Zhuang approach into a theoretical framework consisting of the Peierls condition and a local symmetry condition. For systems in dimensions satisfying these conditions, we prove the persistence of long-range order at low temperatures and under weak disorder, with multiple coexisting distinct Gibbs states. The framework's versatility is demonstrated for diverse models, providing a systematic extension of Peierls methods to disordered systems.
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@article{arxiv.2507.11445,
title = {The stability of long-range order in disordered systems: A generalized Ding-Zhuang argument},
author = {Yejia Chen and Jianwen Zhou and Ruifeng Liu and Hai-Jun Zhou},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2507.11445},
year = {2025}
}
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43 pages