A Cluster Algorithm for the $Z_2$ Kalb-Ramond Model

Abstract

A cluster algorithm is presented for the $Z_2$ Kalb-Ramond plaquette model in four dimensions which dramatically reduces critical slowing. The critical exponent $z$ is reduced from $z>2$ (standard Metropolis algorithm) to $z=0.32\pm 0.06$. The Cluster algorithm updates the monopole configuration known to be responsible for the second order phase transition.

Comments: 9 pages, LaTeX + 7 figures in self-extracting shell archive