A Cluster Method for the Ashkin–Teller Model
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چکیده
A cluster Monte Carlo algorithm for the Ashkin-Teller (AT) model is constructed according to the guidelines of a general scheme for such algorithms. Its dynamical behaviour is tested for the square lattice AT model. We perform simulations on the line of critical points along which the exponents vary continuously, and find that critical slowing down is significantly reduced. We find continuous variation of the dynamical exponent z along the line, following the variation of the ratio α/ν, in a manner which satisfies the Li-Sokal bound zcluster ≥ α/ν, that was so far proved only for Potts models. 75.40M, 75.10H, 05.50 Typeset using REVTEX
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