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  • 1Theoretische Physik, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich, CH-8093 Zürich, Switzerland.

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|April 20, 2004
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We analyzed flat-histogram methods for 2D Ising models. Tunneling time scaling varies, with spin glasses showing exponential scaling and ill-defined means for larger systems.

Area of Science:

  • Statistical mechanics
  • Computational physics

Background:

  • Flat-histogram methods are crucial for simulating complex systems.
  • Understanding scaling behavior with system size is key for computational efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the optimal scaling of local-update flat-histogram methods.
  • To analyze tunneling time scaling in 2D Ising models of varying complexity.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a perfect flat-histogram scheme.
  • Employed the exact density of states for 2D Ising models.
  • Analyzed tunneling times across ferromagnetic, fully frustrated, and spin glass models.

Main Results:

  • Tunneling time scaling deviates from unbiased random walks (N^2).

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  • Ferromagnetic and fully frustrated models exhibit power-law scaling.
  • Spin glass models show exponential scaling governed by Fréchet distributions.
  • Complex energy landscapes lead to ill-defined statistical means for moderate system sizes.

    • Conclusions:

    • The scaling efficiency of flat-histogram methods is model-dependent.
    • Spin glass models present significant challenges for statistical sampling due to their complex energy landscapes.
    • Careful consideration of statistical validity is required for simulations of disordered systems.