arXiv:0707.4630 · Recent Progress in Many-Body Theories
GROUND-STATE PROPERTIES OF A HOMOGENEOUS 2D SYSTEM OF BOSONS WITH DIPOLAR INTERACTIONS
G. E. ASTRAKHARCHIK, J. BORONAT, J. CASULLERAS, I. L. KURBAKOV, YU. E. LOZOVIK
Abstract
The ground-state phase properties of a two-dimensional Bose system with dipole-dipole interactions is studied by means of quantum Monte Carlo techniques. Limitations of mean-field theory in a two-dimensional geometry are discussed. A quantum phase transition from gas to solid is found. Crystal is tested for existence of a supersolid in the vicinity of the phase transition. Existence of mesoscopic analogue of the off-diagonal long-range order is shown in the one-body density matrix in a finite-size crystal. Non-zero superfluid fraction is found in a finite-size crystal, the signal being dramatically increased in presence of vacancies.