# Analysis of the Density of Partition Function 
Zeroes

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**Analysis of the Density of Partition Function
Zeroes - A Measure for Phase Transition Strength**

We discuss a numerical analysis employing the density of partition function
zeroes which permits effective distinction between phase transitions of first
and second order, elucidates crossover between such phase transitions and
gives a new way to measure their strengths in the form
of latent heat and critical exponents. Application to a number of models
demonstrates the efficacy of the technique.