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Zeta function for the Lyapunov exponent of a product of random matrices

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters; (United States)
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  1. Neils Bohr Institute, Blegdamsvej 17, Copenhagen O, 2100 (Denmark) Center for Nonlinear Studies, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545 (United States)

A cycle expansion for the Lyapunov exponent of a product of random matrices is derived. The formula is nonperturbative and numerically effective, which allows the Lyapunov exponent to be computed to high accuracy. In particular, the free energy and heat capacity are computed for the one-dimensional Ising model with quenched disorder. The formula is derived by using a Bernoulli dynamical system to mimic the randomness.

OSTI ID:
7042946
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters; (United States), Journal Name: Physical Review Letters; (United States) Vol. 68:13; ISSN PRLTA; ISSN 0031-9007
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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