By applying a unified real space renormalization group (URG) mapping method, we study the one-dimensional spin-1/2 Ising model with a transverse field (ITF). Unlike the other real space renormalization group methods, the URG method describes the properties of the model at both zero and finite temperatures in a unified way. The results obtained are in good agreement with that obtained by other methods. Application of the URG method to other quantum spin systems is discussed.
Matrix product states, projected entangled pair states, and variational renormalization group methods for quantum spin systems