The one-dimensional X-Y model in a z axis magnetic field with random coupling constants is studied. The free energy is calculated for the case in which the squares of the coupling constants have a generalized Poisson distribution. The effect of randomness in the coupling constants on the low-temperature thermodynamics is studied. In particular, it is found that a phase transition which occurs at zero temperature in the non-random system disappears in the random system. The thermodynamic quantities which are singular in the non- random system have derivatives of all orders in the random system.
Using 2-loop renormalization group calculations, we study a system of N two-dimensional Potts models with random bonds coupled together by their local energy density. This model can be seen as a generalization of the random Ashkin-Teller model. We found that, depending on the sign of the coupling term, the universality class of the system in the presence of randomness is different. Under particular consideration, this model presents an example of a first-order phase transition rounded by randomness.
Using 2-loop renormalisation group calculations, we study a system of
N two-dimensional Potts models with random bonds coupled together by their local energy density. This model can be seen as a generalization of the random Ashkin-Teller model. We found that, depending on the sign of the coupling term, the universality class of the system in the presence of randomness is different. Under particular consideration, this model presents an example of a first order phase transition rounded by randomness.