Complex-temperature singularities in Potts models on the square lattice

摘要

We report some results on the complex-temperature (CT) singularities of q-state Potts models on the square lattice. We concentrate on the problematic region Re(a)<0 (where a=e(K)) in which CT zeros of the partition function are sensitive to finite lattice artifacts. From analyses of low-temperature series expansions for 3 less than or equal to q less than or equal to 8, we establish the existence, in this region, of complex-conjugate CT singularities at which the magnetization and susceptibility diverge. From calculations of zeros of the partition function, we obtain evidence consistent with the inference that these singularities occur at endpoints a(e),a(e)* of arcs protruding into the (complex-temperature extension of the) ferromagnetic phase. Exponents for these singularities are determined; e.g., for q=3, we find beta(e)=-0.125(1), consistent with beta(e)=-1/8. By duality, these results also imply associated arcs extending into the (CT extension of the) symmetric paramagnetic phase. Analytic expressions are suggested for the positions of some of these singularities; e.g., for q=5, our finding is consistent with the exact value a(e)a(e)*=2(-1+/-i). Further discussions of complex-temperature phase diagrams are given.