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Simplifying Kaufman's solution of the two-dimensional Ising model.

B Kastening1

  • 1Institut für Theoretische Physik, Freie Universität Berlin Arnimallee 14, D-14195 Berlin, Germany. ka@physik.fu-berlin.de

Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics
|December 12, 2001
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This study simplifies the two-dimensional Ising model solution using complex rotation group representations. The method directly calculates eigenvalues of the transfer matrix, simplifying partition function determination.

Area of Science:

  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Quantum Field Theory
  • Condensed Matter Physics

Background:

  • The two-dimensional Ising model is a fundamental model in statistical mechanics.
  • Kaufman's solution provides a method for calculating the partition function.
  • Simplifying existing solutions is crucial for broader applicability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To simplify Kaufman's solution for the two-dimensional Ising model.
  • To introduce a novel approach using commuting representations of the complex rotation group SO(2n,C).
  • To provide a straightforward method for finding eigenvalues and the partition function.

Main Methods:

  • Introduction of two commuting representations of the complex rotation group SO(2n,C).
  • Application of these representations to Kaufman's solution framework.

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  • Direct calculation of transfer matrix eigenvalues.

    • Main Results:

    • A considerable simplification of Kaufman's solution is achieved.
    • All eigenvalues of the transfer matrix are determined.
    • The partition function is found in a straightforward manner.

    Conclusions:

    • The introduced method offers a significant simplification for solving the 2D Ising model.
    • This approach facilitates easier computation of the partition function.
    • The use of commuting representations proves effective for this class of problems.