Abstract
The S=1 antiferromagnetic Heisenberg chain both with and without single-ion anisotropy is studied. Using the recently proposed density-matrix renormalization-group technique of White, we calculate the energy gaps as well as several different correlation functions. The two gaps, and , along with associated correlation lengths and velocities are determined. The numerical results are shown to be in good agreement with theoretical predictions derived from the nonlinear σ model and a free-boson model. We also study the S=1/2 excitations that occur at the ends of open chains; in particular we study the behavior associated with open boundary conditions, using a model of S=1/2 spins coupled to the free bosons.
- Received 9 December 1993
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.49.15771
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