Event Title
Magnetic Phase Transition in the 2-D Ising Model
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Physics
Mentor Information
Maja Krcmar
Department
Physics
Location
Henry Hall Atrium 51
Start Date
10-4-2013 11:00 AM
End Date
10-4-2013 12:00 PM
Keywords
Mathematical Science, Physical Science, Technology
Abstract
Using the Ising Model, the phase transition between ferromagnetic and paramagnetic phases of a 2-D square spin lattice are explored. A phase transition into the ferromagnetic phase occurs when the temperature of the system falls below some critical value. The ferromagnetic phase is characterized by a non-zero magnetization on the macroscopic level. Using the Mote Carlo method to obtain system's configurations (i.e., sets of microstates) in thermal equilibrium, we will explore system's macroscopic properties such as magnetization, magnetic susceptibility, and specific heat capacity as functions of temperature. We will evaluate the transition temperature, and discuss how the lattice size affects the results.
Magnetic Phase Transition in the 2-D Ising Model
Henry Hall Atrium 51
Using the Ising Model, the phase transition between ferromagnetic and paramagnetic phases of a 2-D square spin lattice are explored. A phase transition into the ferromagnetic phase occurs when the temperature of the system falls below some critical value. The ferromagnetic phase is characterized by a non-zero magnetization on the macroscopic level. Using the Mote Carlo method to obtain system's configurations (i.e., sets of microstates) in thermal equilibrium, we will explore system's macroscopic properties such as magnetization, magnetic susceptibility, and specific heat capacity as functions of temperature. We will evaluate the transition temperature, and discuss how the lattice size affects the results.