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A thermally and perturbatively stable classical spin model in two dimensions
Publication: quant-ph updates on arXiv.org
Author: Shankar Balasubramanian, Margarita Davydova, Ting-Chun Lin, Ryan Thorngren
Source published: 19/10/2026, 04:00:00 UTC
Briefing created: 19/10/2026, 04:22:13 UTC
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Briefings
A 2D classical spin model from arXiv:2605.10943 is proven to host many metastable states at non-zero temperatures that remain stable under arbitrary Hamiltonian perturbations, marking the first such example. The proof uses a recursive application of the cluster expansion.
Key points
- The 2D classical spin model constructed in arXiv:2605.10943 hosts many metastable states at non-zero temperatures.
- These metastable states are stable to arbitrary Hamiltonian perturbations, providing the first such example in this model.
Context
This finding represents a significant advancement in understanding metastability in classical spin systems, as it establishes a new class of states that are robust against external perturbations.
Limitations
The proof relies on a recursive application of the cluster expansion, which may not apply to all systems. The evidence is from a preprint (arXiv:2610.22548v1) and the specific numerical values of the metastable states are not provided.
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