Abstract
We examine a chain of periodic arrays of four quantum spins with magnitudes of 1/2, 1, 3/2 and 1. There are four kinds of nearest-neighbour exchange parameters among them. We choose two independent parameters for concreteness: one represents the ratio of typical exchange parameters, and the other represents a distortion. We determine the phase diagram of the ground state in the parameter space. The phase boundaries appear as gapless lines which separate gapful disordered phases. They are determined by the gapless equation which was previously derived by mapping a general periodic spin chain to the nonlinear σ model.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
