Published December 1, 1994 | Version v1
Journal article

Numerical study of a two-dimensional quantum antiferromagnet with random ferromagnetic bonds

Creators

  • 1. Department of Physics, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106 (United States)

Description

A Monte Carlo method for finite-temperature studies of the two-dimensional quantum Heisenberg antiferromagnet with random ferromagnetic bonds is presented. The scheme is based on an approximation which allows for an analytic summation over the realizations of the randomness, thereby significantly alleviating the ''sign problem'' for this frustrated spin system. The approximation is shown to be very accurate for ferromagnetic bond concentrations of up to 10%. The effects of a low concentration of ferromagnetic bonds on the antiferromagnetism are discussed

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter
Journal Volume
50
Journal Issue
21
Journal Page Range
p. 15803-15807.
ISSN
0163-1829
CODEN
PRBMDO