Finite-size-scaling ansatz for the helicity modulus of the triangular-lattice three-spin interaction model

Abstract

The Berezinskii-Kosterlitz-Thouless-type continuous phase transition observed in the three-spin interaction model is discussed. The relevant field theory describes the topological defects involved and enables us to perform the renormalization-group analysis. Based on it, we shall propose the finite-size-scaling ansatz for the helicity modulus which exhibits the exponent $\bar{\nu }=3/5$ for the correlation length in the disordered phase. We perform the Monte Carlo simulations to confirm the ansatz. Also, we argue its relevance to the ground-state phase transition in the quantum spin chain.

5 pages, 4 figures