Quantum Spin Glasses in Finite Dimensions

TL;DR

This paper discusses recent progress in understanding quantum phase transitions in finite-dimensional Ising spin glasses with a transverse field, using Monte Carlo simulations to explore their properties.

Contribution

It presents new Monte Carlo simulation results on finite-dimensional, short-range quantum spin glasses, advancing understanding of their quantum phase transitions.

Findings

Identification of critical transverse field strength for phase transition

Characterization of quantum fluctuations effects

Insights into finite-dimensional spin glass behavior

Abstract

The Ising spin glass model in a transverse field has a zero temperature phase transition driven solely by quantum fluctuations. This quantum phase transition occuring at a critical transverse field strength has attracted much attention recently. We report the progress that has been made via Monte Carlo simulations of the finite dimensional, short range model.