Heisenberg model

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The Heisenberg model can refer to two models in statistical mechanics:

  • Heisenberg model (classical), a classical nearest neighbour spin model
  • Heisenberg model (quantum), a model where the spins are treated quantum mechanically using Pauli matrices
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