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Probability-Changing Cluster Algorithm for Potts Models
We propose a new effective cluster algorithm of tuning the critical point
automatically, which is an extended version of Swendsen-Wang algorithm. We
change the probability of connecting spins of the same type, , in the process of the Monte Carlo spin update. Since we approach the
canonical ensemble asymptotically, we can use the finite-size scaling analysis
for physical quantities near the critical point. Simulating the two-dimensional
Potts models to demonstrate the validity of the algorithm, we have obtained the
critical temperatures and critical exponents which are consistent with the
exact values; the comparison has been made with the invaded cluster algorithm.Comment: 4 pages including 5 eps figures, RevTeX, to appear in Phys. Rev. Let
Universal Finite-Size-Scaling Functions
The idea of universal finite-size-scaling functions of the Ising model is
tested by Monte Carlo simulations for various lattices. Not only regular
lattices such as the square lattice but quasiperiodic lattices such as the
Penrose lattice are treated. We show that the finite-size-scaling functions of
the order parameter for various lattices are collapsed on a single curve by
choosing two nonuniversal scaling metric factors. We extend the idea of the
universal finite-size-scaling functions to the order-parameter distribution
function. We pay attention to the effects of boundary conditions.
Keywords: Universal Finite-Size-Scaling Function; Ising Model;
Order-Parameter Probability Distribution Function.Comment: 8 pages, Figures are available at
http://glimmung.phys.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/kikuchi/preprints.html or they will be
sent upon request by e-mai
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