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Quantum phase transitions in alternating spin-(1/2, 5/2) Heisenberg chains
Antônio S F Tenório1, R R Montenegro-Filho, M D Coutinho-Filho
1Laboratório de Física Teórica e Computacional, Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, CEP 50670-901, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
Summary
This study investigates ferrimagnetic chains, revealing distinct quantum phases like the Luttinger liquid and ferrimagnetic plateau. These findings aid in understanding complex magnetic materials and their phase transitions.
Area of Science:
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Quantum Magnetism
Background:
- Ferrimagnetic chains exhibit complex magnetic behaviors.
- Understanding spin dynamics is crucial for novel magnetic materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate ground state spin-wave excitations and thermodynamic properties of alternating spin-1/2 spin-5/2 chains.
- Analyze a similar chain with a spin-1/2 pendant attached to the spin-5/2 site.
- Characterize temperature-dependent magnetic phase diagrams.
Main Methods:
- Finite-temperature Lanczos method for thermodynamic properties.
- Comparison with semiclassical approximation and modified spin-wave theory.
- Detailed analysis of temperature-magnetic field phase diagrams.
Main Results:
- Identified Luttinger liquid, ferrimagnetic plateau, and fully polarized phases in the spin-1/2 spin-5/2 chain.
- Determined quantum critical points and crossover lines.
- Obtained magnetic susceptibility, magnetization, and specific heat data.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a detailed understanding of quantum phases in ferrimagnetic chains.
- Results offer insights into experimental data and theoretical models.
- Characterization of phase transitions is essential for magnetic material design.
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