Solution of 'Solvable model of a spin glass'

D. J. Thouless; Philip W. Anderson; R. G. Palmer

doi:10.1080/14786437708235992

Abstract

Abstract The Sherrmgton-Kirkpatrick model of a spin glass is solved by a mean field technique which is probably exact in the limit of infinite range interactions. At and above T c the solution is identical to that obtained by Sherrington and Kirkpatrick (1975) using the n → O replica method, but below T c the new result exhibits several differences and remains physical down to T = 0.

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Year: 1977
Type: article
Volume: 35
Issue: 3
Pages: 593-601
Citations: 1246
Access: Closed

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                                    D. J. Thouless, 
                                
                                    Philip W. Anderson, 
                                
                                    R. G. Palmer
                                
                            (1977). 
                            Solution of 'Solvable model of a spin glass'. 
                            Philosophical magazine
                            , 35
                            (3)
                            , 593-601.
                            https://doi.org/10.1080/14786437708235992

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DOI: 10.1080/14786437708235992