Quantum transfer matrix method for one-dimensional disordered electronic   systems
  We develop a novel quantum transfer matrix method to study thermodynamic properties of one-dimensional (1D) disordered electronic systems. It is shown that the partition function can be expressed as a product of $2\times2$ local transfer matrices. We demonstrate this method by applying it to the 1D disordered Anderson model. Thermodynamic quantities of this model are calculated and discussed. 
Li-Ping Yang, Yong-Jun Wang, Wen-Hu Xu, Ming-Pu Qin, and Tao Xiang