Critical behavior of semi-infinite magnets (invited)
- 1 November 1982
- journal article
- Published by AIP Publishing in Journal of Applied Physics
- Vol. 53 (11), 7914-7919
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.330273
Abstract
The local critical behavior of magnets is modified in the vicinity of free surfaces. These surface effects can be studied by using semi-infinite model systems. Recent theoretical work on the semi-infinite n-vector model is reviewed. When possible the theoretical predictions are compared with experimental results. The general new features which show up in the field-theoretical renormalization-group approach are explained. Systems with defect planes and n-vector films are also briefly discussed.Keywords
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