Ising-Heisenberg Model Hamiltonian: a>2?

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The discussion centers on the Hamiltonian of the Ising-Heisenberg model, particularly examining the implications of the parameter \( a > 2 \) and its relation to the behavior of the model in a two-dimensional lattice, including critical temperature considerations.

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  • One participant presents a Hamiltonian and questions whether for \( a > 2 \), the model behaves like the Ising model, specifically in terms of critical temperature in a 2D lattice.
  • Another participant notes that the Ising and Heisenberg models typically involve nearest-neighbor interactions, suggesting that the presented model's allowance for long-range interactions makes it fundamentally different.
  • A participant seeks clarification regarding the nearest-neighbor case, indicating a potential misunderstanding or need for further exploration of the model's parameters.
  • Further elaboration on the Hamiltonian is provided, contrasting the classical treatment of spins in the Ising model with the quantum treatment in the Heisenberg model, while discussing their respective symmetries.

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Participants express differing views on the implications of the Hamiltonian's structure, particularly regarding the treatment of interactions and the conditions under which the model may resemble the Ising model. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing perspectives.

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There are limitations regarding the assumptions about interactions (nearest-neighbor vs. long-range) and the definitions of the models being discussed, which may affect the conclusions drawn about critical temperatures and behavior.

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Hamiltonian
##H=-J\sum_{\vec{n},\vec{m}}(S_{\vec{n}}^xS_{\vec{m}}^x+S_{\vec{n}}^yS_{\vec{m}}^y+aS_{\vec{n}}^zS_{\vec{m}}^z) ##
If ##a>2## is that behaves like Ising model? For example in ##2d## lattice is critical temperature of that system ##T_c \approx 2.269##?
 
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Ising and Heisenberg models only have nearest-neighbor interactions. Your model doesn't restrict long-range interactions and thus the model is quite different.
 
Ok and for nearest neighbours? I thought of that case when I right.
 
LagrangeEuler said:
Hamiltonian
##H=-J\sum_{\vec{n},\vec{m}}(S_{\vec{n}}^xS_{\vec{m}}^x+S_{\vec{n}}^yS_{\vec{m}}^y+aS_{\vec{n}}^zS_{\vec{m}}^z) ##
If ##a>2## is that behaves like Ising model? For example in ##2d## lattice is critical temperature of that system ##T_c \approx 2.269##?

I don't recognize that Hamiltonian- The Heisenberg model of ferromagnetism is H = -2J \sum s_{n}\cdot s_{m}, where the sum is over nearest neighbors. Any Hamiltonian that is invariant under Z_2 has Ising symmetry (the Ising model is equivalent to a Z_2 clock model), but the primary difference between Heisenberg and Ising models is that the Ising model treats spin classically (the spin variables do not obey quantum commutation relations). Both models describe a high-temperature paramagnetic phase and a low-temperature ferromagnetic phase.

Another link is that the classical Heisenberg model is invariant under O_3, while the Ising model is invariant under O_1 (with the caveat that rotations in 1D are not defined).
 

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