Multilayer Extension of Two-Dimensional Solvable Statistical Models to Three Dimensions

Abstract

We review the method of constructing solvable models in three dimensions, by starting from two-dimensional solvable models. The solvable three-dimensional models thus constructed do possess positive Boltzmann weights. These are multilayer two-dimensional systems with interactions in the third direction which can be interpreted as nearest-neighbour interactions. The set of conditions corresponding to the general 3D multilayer extension of solvable 2D models is derived.