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Symmetry and phase transitions: Quantum phase transitions in algebraic models

FRANCESCO IACHELLO

Published Jun 1, 2010• 3 citations

Abstract

A brief description of the role of symmetry in phase transitions is given. Quantum phase transitions (QPT) in algebraic models are discussed, both at the semi-classical and quantal level. The newly introduced concept of excited states quantum phase transitions (ESQPT) is presented.

DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/237/1/012014

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