Canadian Journal of Physics
Kinetic Ising model on alternating linear chains
L.L. Gonçalves, N. T. de Oliveira
Abstract
The kinetic Ising model on two alternating linear chains is considered. Exact expressions are obtained for the wave-vector frequency-dependent susceptibility and the time evolution of the magnetization. It is shown that the long-time behaviour of the magnetization in both systems is identical to the one in the uniform chain. Although they behave similarly as far as the relaxation of the magnetization is concerned, they have different dynamic magnetic responses at equilibrium. It is also shown that at T = 0 for a given set of parameters the static susceptibility diverges at a well-defined wave vector, which is a consequence of the ordering of the ground state.