First-order transition features of the 3D bimodal random-field Ising model

dc.creatorFytas, N. G.
dc.creatorMalakis, A.
dc.creatorEftaxias, K.
dc.date2008-02-01
dc.date2008-03-12
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T09:29:04Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T09:29:04Z
dc.descriptionTwo numerical strategies based on the Wang-Landau and Lee entropic sampling schemes are implemented to investigate the first-order transition features of the 3D bimodal ($\pm h$) random-field Ising model at the strong disorder regime. We consider simple cubic lattices with linear sizes in the range $L=4-32$ and simulate the system for two values of the disorder strength: $h=2$ and $h=2.25$. The nature of the transition is elucidated by applying the Lee-Kosterlitz free-energy barrier method. Our results indicate that, despite the strong first-order-like characteristics, the transition remains continuous, in disagreement with the early mean-field theory prediction of a tricritical point at high values of the random-field.
dc.description19 pages, 6 figures, slightly extended version as accepted for publication
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/0802.0073
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/0802.0073
dc.identifierJ. Stat. Mech. (2008) P03015
dc.identifierdoi:10.1088/1742-5468/2008/03/P03015
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/157653
dc.subjectStatistical Mechanics
dc.subjectDisordered Systems and Neural Networks
dc.titleFirst-order transition features of the 3D bimodal random-field Ising model
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