Fractional calculus helps 1D model mimic correlations seen in 2D phase transitions

The Quick Take
Phase transitions are strongly constrained by spatial dimension. In conventional one-dimensional systems with short-range interactions, thermal fluctuations generally prevent continuous degrees of freedom from maintaining order over long distances.
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