Destruction of Neel Ordering of S=1 Square Lattice Magnets

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Abstract

We introduce models of spin S=1 that can be simulated sign-problem free with means of a Stochastic Series Expansion Quantum Monte Carlo (SSE QMC). Compared to the S=1/2 case there is a plethora of new phases and phase transitions
that these models give access to. In this talk, we will focus on a spin-1 Heisenberg Model with both 2 and 4 spin bilinear-biquadratic interactions on the square lattice. We study the competion of Neel and valence bond solid phases and the nature of the quantum phase transitions between these states of matter.

*The authors thank NSF DMR #1306897 and NSF DMR #1611161 for partial support.

Presenters

  • Ribhu Kaul

    • Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Kentucky

Authors

  • Ribhu Kaul

    • Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Kentucky
  • Julia Wildeboer

    • Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Kentucky
  • Jonathan Demidio

    • École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne