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One-Dimensional Spin Chain Models in Condensed Matter Theory
M. S. Ramkarthik, Payal D. Solanki
Abstract
Hamiltonians of one dimensional spin half models in condensed matter physics are expounded in this chapter. Hamiltonian of spins interacting with an external magnetic field and separate Hamiltonians for the direct exchange spin-spin interactions in X, Y, Z directions, Heisenberg Hamiltonian and the Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction are dealt with in detail. It is emphasized here that the Hamiltonians are not only for the nearest-neighbour interaction but it is for the rth nearest-neighbour interaction, this increases the scope and usability of the recipies. Other important variants such as the Ising model, transverse Ising model, Majumdar-Ghosh model and a plethora of other spin chain models can be easily constructed using our recipes given and it has been highlighted via examples.