Glassy behavior in systems with Kac-type step-function interaction

  • Kok Kiong Loh
  • , Kyozi Kawasaki
  • , Alan R. Bishop
  • , Turab Lookman
  • , Avadh Saxena
  • , Zohar Nussinov
  • , Jörg Schmalian

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Abstract

We study a system with a weak, long-ranged repulsive Kac-type step-function interaction within the framework of a replicated effective [Formula Presented] theory. The occurrence of extensive configurational entropy or an exponentially large number of metastable minima in the free energy (characteristic of a glassy state), is demonstrated. The underlying mechanism of mesoscopic patterning and defect organizations is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
JournalPhysical Review E
Volume69
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes

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