Derivation of the Hamiltonian of the Heisenberg model

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The discussion focuses on deriving the Hamiltonian for the Heisenberg model, specifically expressing it as H=\sum^{N}_{k=1}[H_{z}(k)+H_{f}(k)]. The terms H_{z}(k) and H_{f}(k) are defined, with H_{z}(k) representing the interaction between spins in the z-direction and H_{f}(k) accounting for the flip interactions between neighboring spins. A participant expresses confusion about the derivation process and references an external resource for clarification. There is a correction noted regarding the definition of H_{z}(k). Overall, the thread emphasizes the need for a clear understanding of the Hamiltonian's components in the context of the Heisenberg model.
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Homework Statement


Show that the Hamiltonian of the Heisenberg model can be written as:
H=\sum^{N}_{k=1}[H_{z}(k)+H_{f}(k)]
where
H_{z}(k)\equivS^{z}(k)S^{z}(k+1)
H_{f}(k)\equiv(1/2)[S^{+}(k)S^{-}(k+1)+S^{-}(k)S^{+}(k+1)]

Homework Equations


As above


The Attempt at a Solution


I read through this page: http://phycomp.technion.ac.il/~riki/H2_molecule.html
but I still don't really understand.
 
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Sorry that second equation should be
Hz(k)=S^z(k)S^z(k+1)
 

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