Homework 5

1. Consider N spins in a chain which can be model using the one-dimensional Ising
model
-

i 1
-1
o
i
o
i-1
where the spin has the values o
i
1.
a) Find the partition function.
b) Find the heat capacity per spin.
2. Assume three spins are arranged in an equilateral triangle with each spin
interacting with its two neighbors. The energy expression for the Ising model in a
magnetic field ( ) is
-(o
1
o
2
-o
2
o
8
-o
8
o
1
)-(o
1
-o
2
-o
8
)
Derive equations for the
a) Partition function
b) Average spin <o
c) Internal energy
(Express answers using hyperbolic trigonometric functions)
3, 4, 5, 6
Solve problem 2, 4, 6 and 7 in Chapter 12 of your textbook.