In the X-Q model the Néel-VBS transition is strongly first-order for N>2 because the X term cannot generate enough U(1) fluctuations of the dimer pattern.
Title resolution pending
1 Pith paper cite this work. Polarity classification is still indexing.
1
Pith paper citing it
fields
cond-mat.str-el 1years
2026 1verdicts
UNVERDICTED 1representative citing papers
citing papers explorer
-
SU($N$) Quantum Spin Model with Weak and Strong First-Order N\'eel to Valence-Bond Solid Transitions
In the X-Q model the Néel-VBS transition is strongly first-order for N>2 because the X term cannot generate enough U(1) fluctuations of the dimer pattern.