Published September 1988 | Version v1
Journal article

Surface phase diagram and tricritical point of a semi-infinite ising model with a spin-one free surface

  • 1. Alagoas Univ., Maceio, AL (Brazil). Dept. de Fisica
  • 2. Nagoya Univ. (Japan). Dept. de Physics

Description

Within the framework of an effective field theory with correlations, it was investigated the effects of surface single ion anisotropy on the surface phase transition of a semi-infinite Ising model with a spin-one free surface. Behavior characteristic of surface magnetism is found, and comparison is made with standard molecular field results. (A.C.A.S.)

Abstract (Portuguese)

Dentro de um modelo de teoria de campo efetivo com correlacoes, investigamos os efeitos de uma anisotropia uniaxial de superficie na transicao de fase de superficie de um meio semi-infinito (Ising) com uma superficie livre de spins-1. Algumas caracteristicas de magnetismo de superficie sao encontrads e os resultados sao comparados com aqueles fornecidos pela teoria de campo medio. (autor)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Revista Brasileira de Fisica
Journal Volume
18
Journal Issue
3
Series
Rev. Bras. Fis.
Journal Page Range
356-371
ISSN
0374-4922
CODEN
RBFSA

INIS

Country of Publication
Brazil
Country of Input or Organization
Brazil
INIS RN
21088468
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
ANISOTROPY; FIELD THEORIES; ISING MODEL; PHASE DIAGRAMS
Descriptors DEC
CRYSTAL MODELS; DIAGRAMS; INFORMATION; MATHEMATICAL MODELS