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Thermo field dynamics of quantum spin systems

Journal Article · · J. Stat. Phys.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01010461· OSTI ID:6844999

Thermo field dynamics of quantum spin systems is formulated to give a new variational principle at finite temperatures. The KMS relation is reformulated as identities among thermal vacuum states. Path integral formulations of the thermal vacuum state are given which yield a new ''thermo field Monte Carlo method.'' Thermo field dynamics of finite-spin systems are studied in detail as simple examples of the present method. Perturbation expansion methods of the thermal state and time-dependent state are also given.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Tokyo, Tokyo
OSTI ID:
6844999
Journal Information:
J. Stat. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Stat. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 42:5-6; ISSN JSTPB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English