Published June 1, 1988 | Version v1
Journal article

Numerical investigation of competing spin-spin interactions in a two-dimensional Ising model for La2√/sub z/CuO4√/sub y/

  • 1. Abteilung fuer Theoretische Festkoerperphysik, Universitaet Hamburg, Jungiusstrasse 11, 2000 Hamburg 36, West Germany

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We have investigated numerically the model of Klemm, Thomann, and Johnston for La2√/sub z/CuO4√/sub y/. We assume for computational simplicity that the orthorhombic symmetry-breaking energy is large, implying Ising-like spin interactions predominate. Monte Carlo calculations suggest that the ground states exhibit quasi-long-range order in the orthorhombic c-axis direction, but are frustrated (or incommensurate) in the a-axis direction. The excited states often exhibit triplet pairs of spins that are flipped relative to the ground state

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Journal Title
Phys. Rev., B: Condens. Matter
Journal Volume
37
Journal Issue
16
Series
Phys. Rev., B: Condens. Matter.
Journal Page Range
9359-9363
ISSN
0163-1829
CODEN
PRBMD