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Long-range correlations in the two-dimensional spin-(1/2 antiferromagnetic Heisenberg model: A quantum Monte Carlo study

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)
Using an extended version of Handscomb's Monte Carlo method we study the spin-(1/2 quantum antiferromagnetic Heisenberg model on square lattices of various sizes. The calculated correlation length associated with antiferromagnetic order grows very rapidly as the temperature is lowered suggesting an essential singularity. Our results are consistent with those recently observed by neutron scattering done on Lo/sub 2/CuO/sub 4/.
Research Organization:
Supercomputer Computations Research Institute, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306
OSTI ID:
5418111
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 60:9; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English