What is a phase transition in the context of an ising glass?

In summary, the paper discusses the use of D-wave to solve an optimization problem related to finding the ground state of an Ising spin glass. The paper mentions that a spin glass phase exists at finite temperature, making it difficult to find the ground state using thermal fluctuations or software algorithms. It also states that there have been no studies on whether a Chimera graph in a field has a finite temperature spin glass phase, and that zero field random Chimera graphs do not have this phase. The Chimera graph represents qubits in the D-wave, which are interconnected and coupled to represent spins of the Ising glass model. The term "spin-glass phase" refers to the state of being a spin glass.
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The wikipedia article mentions that the model allows for "phase transitions" but doesn't specify what it means by this? What is a phase transition in the context of an ising spin glass? Is it when the mathematical model of a magnet, changes from solid to liquid?

In this paper http://arxiv.org/abs/1506.08140 which is about using the D-wave to solve an optimisation problem of finding the groud state of an ising spin glass which in turn can be used for data error correction and they state the following.

"A spin glass phase which exists at finite temperature implies that finding the ground state is ’hard’ using realistic (i.e. local) thermal fluctuations or software algorithms such as Monte Carlo or parallel tempering"

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"There have not been any studies of whether a Chimera graph in a field has a finite temperature spin glass phase. Zero field random Chimera graphs have been shown to not have a finite temperature spin glass transition."

Chimera graph is the graph which represents qubits in the D-wave which represent spins of an ising glass model are interconnected and coupled.
 
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Spin-glass phase refers to the state of being a spin glass.
Sry.. been trying to get a reference to work... take a closer look at how spin glass is recognized.
 
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1. What is a phase transition?

A phase transition is a physical phenomenon that occurs when a system undergoes a change in its thermodynamic state. This change is characterized by a sudden shift in the physical properties of the system, such as its temperature, pressure, or density.

2. How does a phase transition relate to an Ising glass?

An Ising glass is a type of magnetic material that exhibits a unique phase transition known as the Ising transition. This transition occurs when the magnetic ordering of the Ising glass changes from being aligned to randomly oriented, resulting in a sudden change in its magnetic properties.

3. What factors influence the occurrence of a phase transition in an Ising glass?

The occurrence of a phase transition in an Ising glass is influenced by various factors such as temperature, external magnetic field, and the strength of magnetic interactions between individual particles in the material. These factors can determine the specific type of phase transition that the Ising glass undergoes.

4. Can phase transitions in Ising glasses be observed and measured?

Yes, phase transitions in Ising glasses can be observed and measured using various experimental techniques such as magnetization measurements, neutron scattering, and x-ray diffraction. These techniques allow scientists to study the changes in the physical properties of the Ising glass during a phase transition.

5. What are the applications of studying phase transitions in Ising glasses?

Studying phase transitions in Ising glasses has various practical applications, including the development of new magnetic materials, understanding the behavior of complex systems, and improving our understanding of fundamental physical principles such as critical phenomena and phase transitions.

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