Journal of Mathematical Physics

Exact partition functions of interacting lattice fermions

Yves Grandati, Alain Bérard, P. Grangé

Published Mar 1, 1992• 4 citations

Abstract

Exact expressions are obtained for Grassmann integrals of exponentials corresponding to the partition functions of systems of lattice fermions with nearest-neighbor interactions. It is achieved by relating to the dimer problem and use of its combinatorial techniques.

DOI: 10.1063/1.529770

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