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q-state Potts Model

Generalises Ising: each cell takes one of q states. Bond energy E = −J·Σδ(s_i, s_j). Metropolis updates drive domain coarsening at low T; for q≥5 the transition is first-order. Soap-bubble like grain growth when J>0.

Sweep0
Order param
Energy/site
Domains