Quantum discord in three-spin XXZ chain with three-spin interaction

Quantum discord, as a kind of measurement of quantum correlation, has received much attention since it was introduced. This paper focuses on studying quantum discord in three-spin XXZ chain with three-spin interaction. The effects of all kinds of pa- rameters on quantum discord in the ferromagnetic region J=-I are studied. The three-spin interaction may increase the value of quantum discord between two spins, while the anisotropy may decrease the value. In addition, the regrowth of quantum discord with temperature is found in the model. For zero temperature, quantum phase transition is existent.