 Logarithmic quantum depletion in a Heisenberg chain (source code)

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= Logarithmic quantum depletion in a Heisenberg chain

For linear spin waves, $\delta S=(2N)^{-1}\sum_k[(1-\gamma_k^2)^{-1/2}-1]$. The chain has $\gamma_k=\cos k$ and a logarithmic infrared divergence. This signals failure of the ordered expansion, not a physical negative staggered moment.

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