We explore two-flavored scalar electrodynamics on the lattice, which has a complex phase problem
at finite chemical potential. By rewriting the action in terms of dual variables
this complex phase problem can be solved exactly. The dual variables are links and plaquettes, subject to non-trivial
We explore two-flavored scalar electrodynamics on the lattice, which has a complex phase problem
at finite chemical potential. By rewriting the action in terms of dual variables
this complex phase problem can be solved exactly. The dual variables are links and plaquettes, subject to non-trivial
-constraints, which have to be respected by the Monte Carlo algorithm.
-bvFor the simulation we use a local update that always obeys the constraints and the surface worm algorithm (SWA).
+constraints, which have to be respected by the Monte Carlo algorithm. For the simulation we use a local update that always obeys the constraints and the surface worm algorithm (SWA).
The SWA is a generalization of the Prokof'ev Svistunov
worm algorithm concept to simulate the dual representation of abelian Gauge-Higgs models on a lattice.
The SWA is a generalization of the Prokof'ev Svistunov
worm algorithm concept to simulate the dual representation of abelian Gauge-Higgs models on a lattice.
partition sum is positive and real and usual Monte Carlo techniques can be applied. However,
the dual variables, links and plaquettes for this model, are subject to non-trivial constraints.
Therefore one has to choose a proper algorithm in order to sample the system efficiently. In our case, we have
partition sum is positive and real and usual Monte Carlo techniques can be applied. However,
the dual variables, links and plaquettes for this model, are subject to non-trivial constraints.
Therefore one has to choose a proper algorithm in order to sample the system efficiently. In our case, we have
Prokof'ev Svistunov worm algorithm \cite{worm}. Here we present
some technical comparison of both algorithms in addition to the physics of the model.
Prokof'ev Svistunov worm algorithm \cite{worm}. Here we present
some technical comparison of both algorithms in addition to the physics of the model.
Thus we choose the smallest possible structures in order to
increase the acceptance rate. This algorithm is called local update
Thus we choose the smallest possible structures in order to
increase the acceptance rate. This algorithm is called local update
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Instead of the plaquette and cube updates we can use the worm algorithm.
Here we will shortly describe the SWA (see \cite{swa} for a detailed description).
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Instead of the plaquette and cube updates we can use the worm algorithm.
Here we will shortly describe the SWA (see \cite{swa} for a detailed description).
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In this section we describe the numerical analysis. We first show the assessment of both algorithms
and then the physics of the model. In both cases we use thermodynamical observables and their fluctuations.
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In this section we describe the numerical analysis. We first show the assessment of both algorithms
and then the physics of the model. In both cases we use thermodynamical observables and their fluctuations.
gauge coupling $\beta$, i.e., the plaquette expectation value and its susceptibility,
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gauge coupling $\beta$, i.e., the plaquette expectation value and its susceptibility,
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\subsection{Algorithm assessment}
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For the comparison of both algorithms we considered the U(1) gauge-Higgs model coupled
\subsection{Algorithm assessment}
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For the comparison of both algorithms we considered the U(1) gauge-Higgs model coupled
First we checked the correctness of the SWA comparing the results for different
lattices sizes and parameters. Examples for the one flavor model are shown in \cite{swa}.
Fig.~\ref{obs} shows two observables for the two flavor case.
First we checked the correctness of the SWA comparing the results for different
lattices sizes and parameters. Examples for the one flavor model are shown in \cite{swa}.
Fig.~\ref{obs} shows two observables for the two flavor case.
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In Fig.~\ref{occutrans_plaq} we plot the plaquette expectation value $\langle U \rangle$ and the corresponding susceptibility $\chi_U$ as function of the chemical potential, for two different volumes $12^3\times60$ and $16^3\times60$. We see that for the larger volume the transition is shifted slightly towards lower chemical potential, but the volume dependence seems to be reasonably small. The parameters $\beta$ and $M^2$ are fixed to $\beta=0.75$ and $M^2=5.73$. Increasing the chemical potential takes us from the confining- to the Higgs-phase where we cross the phase boundary at some critical value of $\mu$, which is $\mu\simeq2.65$ for the larger and $\mu\simeq2.7$ for the smaller lattice, telling us that the Higgs phase is tilted towards the confining phase in $\mu$-direction. Below the critical value of the chemical potential both
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In Fig.~\ref{occutrans_plaq} we plot the plaquette expectation value $\langle U \rangle$ and the corresponding susceptibility $\chi_U$ as function of the chemical potential, for two different volumes $12^3\times60$ and $16^3\times60$. We see that for the larger volume the transition is shifted slightly towards lower chemical potential, but the volume dependence seems to be reasonably small. The parameters $\beta$ and $M^2$ are fixed to $\beta=0.75$ and $M^2=5.73$. Increasing the chemical potential takes us from the confining- to the Higgs-phase where we cross the phase boundary at some critical value of $\mu$, which is $\mu\simeq2.65$ for the larger and $\mu\simeq2.7$ for the smaller lattice, telling us that the Higgs phase is tilted towards the confining phase in $\mu$-direction. Below the critical value of the chemical potential both
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Then in Fig.~\ref{occutrans} we show the occupation numbers of all dual link variables $\bar{j}$, $\bar{l}$, $j$, $l$ and dual plaquette variables $p$ just below (top) and above (bottom) the critical chemical potential $\mu_c$. Here blue links/plaquettes depict positive occupation numbers, green links/plaquettes depict negative occupation numbers and links/plaquettes with $0$-occupation are spared out. It can be seen that below $\mu_c$ links and plaquettes are hardly occupied, while above $\mu_c$ they are highly occupied. In that sense the Silverblaze transition shown in Fig.~\ref{occutrans_plaq} can be understood as condensation phenomenon, which is a new perspective on the underlying physics we gained from the dual reformulation of the problem.
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Then in Fig.~\ref{occutrans} we show the occupation numbers of all dual link variables $\bar{j}$, $\bar{l}$, $j$, $l$ and dual plaquette variables $p$ just below (top) and above (bottom) the critical chemical potential $\mu_c$. Here blue links/plaquettes depict positive occupation numbers, green links/plaquettes depict negative occupation numbers and links/plaquettes with $0$-occupation are spared out. It can be seen that below $\mu_c$ links and plaquettes are hardly occupied, while above $\mu_c$ they are highly occupied. In that sense the Silverblaze transition shown in Fig.~\ref{occutrans_plaq} can be understood as condensation phenomenon, which is a new perspective on the underlying physics we gained from the dual reformulation of the problem.