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We compute the exact partition function for the 3-state Potts model on square lattices of several sizes larger than previously accessible. Making comparison with the exactly solved Ising model we show that, for aspects of the analytic structure close to the ferromagnetic transition point, these lattices are large enough to approach the thermodynamic limit. Subject to certain assumptions this allows for computation of estimates for the specific heat critical exponent. We thus obtain an estimate for this exponent. The estimate is consistent with the known result, thus demonstrating the potential use of this method for other models. We also discuss the antiferromagnetic transition.

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There is a study on a square lattice that can predict the existence of multiple phase transitions on a complex plane. We extend the study on the different types of ZQ-symmetric model and different lattices in order to provide more evidence to the existence of multiple phase transitions. We focus on the ZQ-symmetric model with the nearest neighbour interaction on the six spin directions between molecular dipole, i.e. Q = 6 on a triangular lattice. Mainly, the model is defined on the triangular lattice graph with the nearest neighbour interaction. By using the transfer matrix approach, the partition functions are computed for increasing lattice sizes. The roots of polynomial partition function are also computed and plotted in the complex Argand plane. The specific heat equation is used for further comparison. The result supports the existence of the multiple phase transitions by the emergence of the multiple line curves in the locus of zeros distribution for specific type of energy level.