Abstract
SU(N) chiral models defined on three-dimensional cubic lattices arestudied using mean field and Monte Carlo techniques. Mean field theory predicts first-order transitions for all finite N greater than two. The mean field estimates of the transition temperature and discontinuity of the order parameter are in good agreement with computer simulations for N = 3 and 4. The N → ∞ limit of mean field theory has a first-order phase transition.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 211-231 |
Number of pages | 21 |
Journal | Nuclear Physics, Section B |
Volume | 200 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 4 1982 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics