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Journal of Mathematical Physics

Upper and Lower Bounds for Canonical Ensemble Averages

Harold Falk

Published Jun 1, 1966• 4 citations
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Abstract

Upper and lower bounds are obtained for canonical ensemble averages. The bounds are expressed entirely in terms of averages with respect to an arbitrary unperturbed canonical ensemble density operator. A weak form of the derived bounds is used to show that, for magnetic fields exceeding a given critical value, the magnetization of the antiferromagnetic linear chain approaches ferromagnetic saturation as the temperature approaches absolute zero.

DOI
10.1063/1.1705012

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