Fluctuation-Induced First-Order Phase Transitions Studied by the Monte Carlo Technique
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The critical behavior of a three-dimensional antiferromagnet described by a six-dimensional order parameter has been investigated by the Monte Carlo technique. A first-order phase transition is observed. This result is in agreement with the prediction of renormalization-group calculations in 4-ε dimensions and with neutron scattering experiments on UO2, but in contrast to the mean-field theory, which leads to a second-order phase transition.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Physical Review Letters |
Vol/bind | 39 |
Udgave nummer | 10 |
Sider (fra-til) | 629-632 |
Antal sider | 4 |
ISSN | 0031-9007 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 1977 |
Eksternt udgivet | Ja |
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