Abstract
We consider an ordered ferromagnet in the vicinity of a T=0 transition into a paramagnet. We show that the free energy and the transverse and longitudinal static susceptibilities contain nonanalyticities which destroy a continuous second-order transition. Depending on the parameters, the transition either becomes first order or occurs via an intermediate spiral phase.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Physical Review. B, Condensed matter and materials physics |
Volume | 77 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2008 |
Keywords
- PHASE-TRANSITIONS
- QUANTUM
- SYSTEMS