Spin-density wave (SDW) state at quarter-filling has been examined by apply
ing a transfer integral method to two-coupled chains with a relative phase
difference (misfit delta). it is shown that a crossover from the commensura
te state to the incommensurate state perpendicular to the chain occurs as a
function of delta and temperature due to a competition between intrachain
potential and interchain interaction. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All ri
ghts reserved.