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arXiv:1411.0340 · Physical Review X

Sign-Problem-Free Quantum Monte Carlo Study on Thermodynamic Properties and Magnetic Phase Transitions in Orbital-Active Itinerant Ferromagnets

Shenglong Xu, Yi Li, Congjun Wu

Published Jun 23, 2015• 13 citations
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Abstract

Ferromagnetism of delocalized fermions is a fundamental aspect of condensed-matter physics but is difficult to describe using typical perturbative methods. Using nonperturbative simulations, scientists accurately determine the ferromagnetic transition temperature and other thermodynamic properties of a ferromagnetic metal.
DOI
10.1103/physrevx.5.021032

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