Abstract
In this contribution we discuss the occurrence of first-order transitions in temperature in various short-range lattice models with a rotation symmetry. Such transitions turn out to be widespread under the condition that the interaction potentials are sufficiently nonlinear.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 239-249 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Markov Processes and Related Fields |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |