A Combinatorial Solution of the Two-Dimensional Ising Model

M. Kac and J. C. Ward
Phys. Rev. 88, 1332 – Published 15 December 1952
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Abstract

An elementary method which yields the partition function of a two-dimensional Ising model is described. The method is purely combinatorial and does not involve any of the algebraic apparatus used in this connection by Onsager and Kaufman.

  • Received 2 June 1952

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRev.88.1332

©1952 American Physical Society

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M. Kac and J. C. Ward

  • Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey

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Vol. 88, Iss. 6 — December 1952

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