On the critical behavior of the Ising model with mixed two- and three-spin interactions

A study is made of a two-dimensional Ising model with staggered three-spin interactions in one direction and two-spin interactions in the other. The phase diagram of the model and its critical behavior are explored by conventional finite-size scaling and by exploiting relations between mass gap amplitudes and critical exponents predicted by conformal invariance. The model is found to exhibit a line of continuously varying critical exponents, which bifurcates into two Ising critical lines. This similarity of the model with the Ashkin-Teller model leads to a conjecture for the exact critical indices along the nonuniversal critical curve. Earlier contradictions about the universality class of the uniform (isotropic) case of the model are clarified.     

Conformal invariance and surface defects in the two-dimensional Ising model. Exact results

The surface critical behavior of the two-dimensional Ising model with homogeneous perturbations in the surface interactions is studied on the one-dimensional quantum version. A transfer-matrix method leads to an eigenvalue equation for the excitation energies. The spectrum at the bulk critical point is obtained using anL ^–1 expansion, whereL is the length of the Ising chain. It exhibits the towerlike structure which is characteristic of conformal models in the case of irrelevant surface perturbations (h _s /J _s 0) as well as for the relevant perturbationh _s =0 for which the surface is ordered at the bulk critical point leading to an extraordinary surface transition. The exponents are deduced from the gap amplitudes and confirmed by exact finite-size scaling calculations. Both cases are finally related through a duality transformation.     

Conformal invariance and perturbations in the two-dimensional Ising model: Surface defects

The influence of homogeneous surface perturbations on the surface critical behavior of the two-dimensional Ising model is studied through finite-size scaling and conformal invariance. Quantum chains of up to 2000 spins are studied in the fermionic version of the model. The results are deduced from the numerical solution of an eigenvalue equation for the excitation spectrum and show that conformal invariance still works for irrelevant surface perturbations.     

The Finite-Size Scaling Functions of the Four-Dimensional Ising Model

A finite-size scaling function of the Privman–Fisher form is proposed for the singular part of the free-energy density of the four-dimensional Ising model. It leads to the finite-size scaling relations available and to the prediction of new ones.     

Conformal invariance and Hojman conserved quantities for holonomic systems with quasi-coordinates

We propose a new concept of the conformal invariance and the conserved quantities for holonomic systems with quasi-coordinates. A one-parameter infinitesimal transformation group and its infinitesimal transformation vector of generators for holonomic systems with quasi-coordinates are described in detail. The conformal factor in the determining equations of the Lie symmetry is found. The necessary and sufficient conditions of conformal invariance, which are simultaneously of Lie symmetry, are given. The conformal invariance may lead to corresponding Hojman conserved quantities when the conformal invariance satisfies some conditions. Finally, an illustration example is introduced to demonstrate the application of the result.     

Conformal invariance and conserved quantities of Appell systems under second-class Mei symmetry

In this paper we introduce the new concept of the conformal invariance and the conserved quantities for Appell systems under second-class Mei symmetry. The one-parameter infinitesimal transformation group and infinitesimal transformation vector of generator are described in detail. The conformal factor in the determining equations under second-class Mei symmetry is found. The relationship between Appell system’s conformal invariance and Mei symmetry are discussed. And Appell system’s conformal invariance under second-class Mei symmetry may lead to corresponding Hojman conserved quantities when the conformal invariance satisfies some conditions. Lastly, an example is provided to illustrate the application of the result.     

Conformal invariance and integration of first-order differential equations

This paper studies a conformal invariance and an integration of first-order differential equations. It obtains the corresponding infinitesimal generators of conformal invariance by using the symmetry of the differential equations, and expresses the differential equations by the equations of a Birkhoff system or a generalized Birkhoff system. If the infinitesimal generators are those of a Noether symmetry, the conserved quantity can be obtained by using the Noether theory of the Birkhoff system or the generalized Birkhoff system.     

Conformal invariance and generalized Hojman conserved quantities of mechanico-electrical systems

This paper studies conformal invariance and generalized Hojman conserved quantities of mechanico-electrical systems. The definition and the determining equation of conformal invariance for mechanico-electrical systems are provided. The conformal factor expression is deduced from conformal invariance and Lie symmetry under the infinitesimal single-parameter transformation group. The generalized Hojman conserved quantities from the conformal invariance of the system are given. An example is given to illustrate the application of the result.     

2+1维刻蚀模型生长表面等高线的共形不变性研究

为了更全面、有效地研究刻蚀模型(etching model)涨落表面的统计性质,基于Schramm Loewner Evolution(SLEκ)理论,对2+1维刻蚀模型饱和表面的等高线进行了数值模拟分析.研究表明,2+1维刻蚀模型饱和表面的等高线是共形不变曲线,可用Schramm Loewner Evolution理论进行描述,且扩散系数κ=2.70±0.04,属κ=8/3普适类.相应的等高线分形维数为df=1.34±0.01.     

Conformal invariance and conserved quantities of general holonomic systems in phase space

This paper studies the conformal invariance and conserved quantities of general holonomic systems in phase space. The definition and the determining equation of conformal invariance for general holonomic systems in phase space are provided. The conformal factor expression is deduced from conformal invariance and Lie symmetry. The relationship between the conformal invariance and the Lie symmetry is discussed, and the necessary and sufficient condition that the conformal invariance would be the Lie symmetry of the system under the infinitesimal single-parameter transformation group is deduced. The conserved quantities of the system are given. An example is given to illustrate the application of the result.     

Conformal invariance and conserved quantity of Hamilton systems

This paper studies conformal invariance and conserved quantities of Hamilton system. The definition and the determining equation of conformal invariance for Hamilton system are provided. The relationship between the conformal invariance and the Lie symmetry are discussed, and the necessary and sufficient condition that the conformal invariance would be the Lie symmetry of the system under the infinitesimal one-parameter transformation group is deduced. It gives the conserved quantities of the system and an example for illustration.     

Conformal invariance and conserved quantities of a general holonomic system with variable mass

Conformal invariance and conserved quantities of a general holonomic system with variable mass are studied. The definition and the determining equation of conformal invariance for a general holonomic system with variable mass are provided. The conformal factor expression is deduced from conformal invariance and Lie symmetry. The relationship between the conformal invariance and the Lie symmetry is discussed, and the necessary and sufficient condition under which the conformal invariance would be the Lie symmetry of the system under an infinitesimal one-parameter transformation group is deduced. The conserved quantities of the system are given. An example is given to illustrate the application of the result.     

Chetaev型非完整系统Mei对称性的共形不变性与守恒量

研究Chetaev型非完整系统Mei对称性的共形不变性与守恒量.引入无限小单参数变换群及其生成元向量,给出与Chetaev型非完整系统相应的完整系统的Mei对称性共形不变性定义和确定方程.讨论系统共形不变性与Mei对称性的关系.利用限制方程和附加限制方程得到非完整系统弱Mei对称性和强Mei对称性的共形不变性.借助规范函数满足的结构方程导出系统相应的守恒量,并举例说明结果的应用.     

Conformal invariance and a kind of Hojman conserved quantity of the Nambu system

Conformal invariance and a kind of Hojman conserved quantity of the Nambu system under infinitesimal transfor-mations are studied.The definition and the determining equation of conformal invariance of the system are presented.The necessary and sufficient condition under which the conformal invariance of the system would have Lie symmetry un-der infinitesimal transformations is derived.Then,the condition of existence and a kind of Hojman conserved quantity are obtained.Finally,an example is given to illustrate the application of the results.     

Conformal invariance, Noether symmetry, Lie symmetry and conserved quantities of Hamilton systems

In this paper, the relation of the conformal invariance, the Noether symmetry, and the Lie symmetry for the Hamilton system is discussed in detail. The definition of the conformal invariance for Hamilton systems is given. The relation between the conformal invariance and the Noether symmetry is discussed, the conformal factors of the determining expressions are found by using the Noether symmetry, and the Noether conserved quantity resulted from the conformal invariance is obtained. The relation between the conformal invariance and the Lie symmetry is discussed, the conformal factors are found by using the Lie symmetry, and the Hojman conserved quantity resulted from the conformal invariance of the system is obtained. Two examples are given to illustrate the application of the results.     

The spin-1/2XXZ Heisenberg chain,the quantum algebra Uq[sl(2)], and duality transformations for minimal models

The finite-size scaling spectra of the spin-1/2XXZ Heisenberg chain with toroidal boundary conditions and an even number of sites provide a projection mechanism yielding the spectra of models with a central chargec < 1, including the unitary and nonunitary minimal series. Taking into account the half-integer angular momentum sectors—which correspond to chains with an odd number of sites—in many cases leads to new spinor operators appearing in the projected systems. These new sectors in theXXZ chain correspond to new types of frustration lines in the projected minimal models. The corresponding new boundary conditions in the Hamiltonian limit are investigated for the Ising model and the 3-state Potts model and are shown to be related to duality transformations which are an additional symmetry at their self-dual critical point. By different ways of projecting systems we find models with the same central charge sharing the same operator content and modular invariant partition function which, however, differ in the distribution of operators into sectors and hence in the physical meaning of the operators involved. Related to the projection mechanism in the continuum there are remarkable symmetry properties of the finiteXXZ chain. The observed degeneracies in the energy and momentum spectra are shown to be the consequence of intertwining relations involvingU _q [sl(2)] quantum algebra transformations.     

Finite-size scaling for correlations of quantum spin chains at criticality

We study the finite-size scaling behavior of two-point correlation functions of translationally invariant many-body systems at criticality. We propose an efficient method for calculating the two-point correlation functions in the thermodynamic limit from numerical data of finite systems. Our method is most effective when applied to a two-dimensional (classical) system which possesses a conformal invariance. By using this method with numerical data obtained from exact diagonalizations and Monte Carlo simulations, we study the spin-spin correlations of the quantum spin-1/2 and-3/2 antifierromagnetic chains. In particular, the logarithmic corrections to power-law decay of the correlation of the spin-1/2 isotropic Heisenberg antiferromagnetic chain are studied thoroughly. We clarify the cause of the discrepancy in previous calculations for the logarithmic corrections. Our result strongly supports the field-theoretic prediction based on the mappings to the Wess-Zumino-Witten nonlinear -model or the sine-Gordon model. We also treat logarithmic corrections and crossover phenomena in the spin-spin correlation of the spin-3/2 isotropic Heisenberg antiferromagnetic chain. Our results are consistent with the Affleck-Haldane prediction that the correlation of the spin-3/2 chain exhibits a crossover to the same asymptotic behavior as in the spin-1/2 chain.     

Kepler方程的共形不变性、Mei对称性与守恒量

研究Kepler系统在无限小变换下的共形不变性、Mei对称性.给出该系统与总能量、角动量不同的新守恒量.并在广义坐标和广义速度构成的空间中讨论这些守恒量的独立性.     

Conformal invariance and Hojman conserved quantities of canonical Hamilton systems

This paper discusses the conformal invariance by infinitesimal transformations of canonical Hamilton systems. The necessary and sufficient conditions of conformal invariance being Lie symmetrical simultaneously by the action of infinitesimal transformations are given. The determining equations of the conformal invariance are gained. Then the Hojman conserved quantities of conformal invariance by special infinitesimal transformations are obtained. Finally an illustrative example is given to verify the results.     

广义Hamilton系统的共形不变性与Hojman守恒量

研究了广义Hamilton系统在无限小变换下的共形不变性,推导出共形不变性的确定方程,找到在无限小变换下的共形不变性并且是Lie对称性的共形因子,最后导出广义Hamilton系统的运动微分方程共形不变时的Hojman守恒量,并给出应用算例. 关键词： 广义Hamilton系统 共形不变性 Hojman守恒量 确定方程