Difference between Hubbard and Heisenberg-model

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The discussion focuses on the differences between the Heisenberg model and the Hubbard model in quantum physics. The Heisenberg model demonstrates that neighboring spins align antiparallel when the exchange interaction J is negative (J<0). In contrast, the Hubbard model incorporates a hopping probability (t) and Coulomb repulsion, determining whether a material behaves as a metal or an insulator. The relationship J=2t^2/U arises from perturbation expansion in the large U limit of the Hubbard model, where the lowest energy states minimize double occupancy.

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Hi,
I read a chapter about the Heisenberg-model,
and then something about the Hubbard-Model.
The Heisenberg-model just shows, that neighbouring spins allign antiparallel if J<0.
The Hubbard-Model says, that there is a hopping probability t and an Coulomb replsion,
so that a material becomes metal or insulator.

I read that for the Hubbard-Model J=2t^2/U, where does this come from?

Thank you
 
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The Heisenberg model can be viewed at as the large U limit of the Hubbard model. The states of lowest energy are those with the least number of double occupied sites. For these states, you can do a perturbation expansion in 1/U to get J.
 

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