EPJ B Topical Issue : Phase Transitions and Magnetism in Spin Systems

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Published on 27 March 2025

Guest Editors: Erol Vatansever, Edson Vernek and Volker Meden

Submissions are invited for a Topical Issue of EPJ B on Phase Transitions and Magnetism in Spin Systems.

Research on the magnetic properties of spin systems is a cornerstone of modern condensed matter physics, offering profound insights into the behavior of quantum matter. This field explores how interactions, dimensionality, and quantum fluctuations give rise to diverse magnetic phases and phase transitions. Key models, given by the Heisenberg and Hubbard many-body Hamiltonians, provide frameworks to understand phenomena like geometric frustration, competing interactions, and the emergence of exotic quantum states of matter, including quantum spin liquids, valence bond solids, and topological phases. These states challenge classical notions of magnetism, underscoring the pivotal role of quantum mechanics in shaping material properties.

This special issue aims at bringing together cutting-edge research on phase transitions in one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) systems described by Heisenberg and Hubbard-like models, which are central to quantum many-body physics. We seek high-quality theoretical contributions addressing topics such as:

• the interplay of geometric frustration,
• competing interactions,
• dynamical phase transitions in low-dimensional spin and electronic systems.

By exploring these themes, the issue strives to provide a comprehensive understanding of equilibrium and non-equilibrium behaviors, critical phenomena, and the dynamic response of quantum systems to external perturbations. This collection will serve as a valuable resource for researchers in condensed matter physics, statistical mechanics, and quantum materials, fostering further exploration of these complex and fascinating behaviors.

The submissions to this Topical issue are open to all the researchers who would like to join this project. Original research papers (Regular Articles), Topical Reviews, Colloquia, Perspectives and Roadmaps are welcome (please see the definition of the article categories at : https://link.springer.com/journal/10051/aims-and-scope. . We invite contributors to communicate their intention to submit manuscripts for this Topical Issue to the Guest Editors as soon as possible. Please provide the tentative title of the paper and a short abstract. The full manuscripts should be submitted before the deadline directly to the EPJ B Editorial Office at https://www.editorialmanager.com/epjb/.

Submissions should be clearly identified as intended for the Topical Issue on ‘High Field Superconducting Magnets: Materials, Technology and Applications’. Accepted papers will be published continuously and will appear as soon as accepted on the journal website. The electronic version of the Topical Issue will contain all accepted papers in the order of publication. All submitted papers will be refereed according to the usual high standards of the journal. More information about EPJ B, including instructions for authors is available here.

Guest Editors :

Professor Erol Vatansever ,
Department of Physics, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir Turkey
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Professor Edson Vernek,
Instituto de Física, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Professor Volker Meden,
RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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