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Topological sectors, dimer correlations, and monomers from the transfer-matrix solution of the dimer model.
Neil Wilkins1, Stephen Powell1
1School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom.
We solved the classical square-lattice dimer model using a modified transfer matrix, revealing topological sectors and t-independent expectation values. This provides new insights into dimer configurations and monomer distributions.
Area of Science:
- Statistical Mechanics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mathematical Physics
Background:
- The classical square-lattice dimer model is a fundamental system in statistical mechanics.
- Understanding its behavior under external fields is crucial for theoretical advancements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To solve the classical square-lattice dimer model with periodic boundaries and a vector flux field.
- To analyze the resulting topological sectors and expectation values.
Main Methods:
- Diagonalization of a modified Lieb's transfer matrix.
- Derivation of the torus partition function in the thermodynamic limit.
- Analysis using the Fisher-Hartwig conjecture for asymptotic behavior.
Main Results:
- The configuration space divides into topological sectors based on flux values.
- Expectation values are independent of the field t at leading order.
- Explicit expressions for dimer occupation numbers, correlations, and monomer distribution were obtained.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a comprehensive solution to the dimer model with a flux field.
- The results are consistent with previous Pfaffian techniques, validating the approach.
- The monomer distribution function, expressed as a Toeplitz determinant, offers new analytical possibilities.
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