Journal article

A model ferromagnet with first and second order phase transitions

CJ Thompson

Physics Letters A | Published : 1974

Abstract

A model ferromagnet with pair and four spin interaction strengths in the ratio x is shown to have classical behaviour for x > 3, and discontinuous magnetization for x {slanted equal to or less-than} 3, the point x = 3 corresponding to a tricritical point. © 1974.

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