Solvability of a class of PT-symmetric non-Hermitian Hamiltonians:Bethe ansatz method

We use the Bethe ansatz method to investigate the Schrdinger equation for a class of PT-symmetric non-Hermitian Hamiltonians. Elementary exact solutions for the eigenvalues and the corresponding wave functions are obtained in terms of the roots of a set of algebraic equations. Also, it is shown that the problems possess sl(2) hidden symmetry and then the exact solutions of the problems are obtained by employing the representation theory of sl(2) Lie algebra. It is found that the results of the two methods are the same.     

Energy diffusion controlled reaction rate in dissipative Hamiltonian systems

In this paper the energy diffusion controlled reaction rate in dissipative Hamiltonian systems is investigated by using the stochastic averaging method for quasi Hamiltonian systems. The boundary value problem of mean first-passage time (MFPT) of averaged system is formulated and the energy diffusion controlled reaction rate is obtained as the inverse of MFPT. The energy diffusion controlled reaction rate in the classical Kramers bistable potential and in a two-dimensional bistable potential with a heat bath are obtained by using the proposed approach respectively. The obtained results are then compared with those from Monte Carlo simulation of original systems and from the classical Kramers theory. It is shown that the reaction rate obtained by using the proposed approach agrees well with that from Monte Carlo simulation and is more accurate than the classical Kramers rate.     

BCS Ground State and XXZ Antiferromagnetic Model as SU（2）,SU（1,1） Coherent States：AN Algebraic Diagonalization Method

An algebraic diagonalization method is proposed.As two examples,the Hamiltonians of BCS ground state under mean-field approximation and XXZ antiferromagnetic model in linear spin-wave frame have been diagonalized by using SU(2),SU(1,1) Lie algebraic method,respectively.Meanwhile,the eignenstates of the above two models are revealed to be SU(2),SU(1,1) coherent states,respectively,The relation between the usual Bogoliubov-Valatin transformation and the algebraic method in a special case is also discussed.     

Synchronization of hyperchaotic Chen systems: a class of the adaptive control approach

The synchronization of hyperchaotic Chen systems is considered. An adaptive synchronization approach and a cascade adaptive synchronization approach are presented to synchronize a drive system and a response system. By utilizing an adaptive controller based on the dynamic compensation mechanism, exact knowledge of the systems is not necessarily required, and the synchronous speed is controllable by tuning the controller parameters. Sufficient conditions for the asymptotic stability of the two synchronization schemes are derived. Numerical simulation results demonstrate that the adaptive synchronization scheme with four control inputs and the cascade adaptive synchronization scheme with only one control signal are effective and feasible in chaos synchronization of hyperchaotic systems.     

Quasi-canonicalization for linear homogeneous nonholonomic systems

For conservative linear homogeneous nonholonomic systems, there exists a cotangent bundle with the symplectic structure dπμ∧ dξμ, in which the motion equations of the system can be written into the form of the canonical equations by the set of quasi-coordinates πμand quasi-momenta ξμ. The key to construct this cotangent bundle is to define a set of suitable quasi-coordinates πμby a first-order linear mapping, so that the reduced configuration space of the system is a Riemann space with no torsion. The Hamilton–Jacobi method for linear homogeneous nonholonomic systems is studied as an application of the quasi-canonicalization. The Hamilton–Jacobi method can be applied not only to Chaplygin nonholonomic systems, but also to non-Chaplygin nonholonomic systems. Two examples are given to illustrate the effectiveness of the quasi-canonicalization and the Hamilton–Jacobi method.     

Exact Solutions of the Coupled KdV system via a Formally Variable Separation Approach

Most of the nonlinear physics systems are essentially nonintegrable.There in no very doog analytical approach to solve nonintegrable system.The variable separation approach is a powerful method in linear physics.In this letter,the formal variable separation approach is established to solve the generalized nonlinear mathematical physics equation.The method is valid not only for integrable models but also for nonintegrable models.Taking a nonintegrable coupled KdV equation system as a simple example,abundant solitary wave solutions and conoid wave solutions are revealed.     

State-Dependent Topological Invariants and Anomalous Bulk-Boundary Correspondence in Non-Hermitian Topological Systems with Generalized Inversion Symmetry

Breakdown of bulk-boundary correspondence in non-Hermitian(NH) topological systems with generalized inversion symmetries is a controversial issue. The non-Bloch topological invariants determine the existence of edge states, but fail to describe the number and distribution of defective edge states in non-Hermitian topological systems. The state-dependent topological invariants, instead of a global topological invariant, are developed to accurately characterize the bulk-boundary correspondence of ...     

Remarks on Definitions of Perturbation in General Relativity

There are two kinds of definitions of perturbation of physical quantities in the framework of general relativity： one is direct, the other is geometrical. Correspondingly, there are two types of gauge transformation related with these two definitions. The passive approach is based on the property of general covariance, and the active one is through the action of Lie-derivative. Although under a proper coordinate choice, the two approaches seem to agree with each other, they are different in nature. The geometrical definition of relativistic perturbation and the active approach for gauge transformation are more rigorous in mathematics and less confusing in physical explanation. The direct definition, however, seems to be plagued with difficulties in physical meaning, and the passive approach is more awkward to use, especially for high-order gauge transformations.     

sl（1｜2） Super-Toda Fields

Explicit exact solution of supersymmetric Toda fields associated with the Lie superalgebra s/（2｜ 1） is constructed. The approach used is a super extension of Leznov-Saveliev algebraic analysis, which is based on a pair of chiral and antichiral Drienfeld-Sokolov systems. Though such approach is well understood for Toda field theories associated with ordinary Lie algebras, its super analogue was only successful in the super Liouville case with the underlying Lie superalgebra osp（1｜2）. The problem lies in that a key step in the construction makes use of the tensor product decom- position of the highest weight representations of the underlying Lie superalgebra, which is not clear until recently. So our construction made in this paper presents a first explicit example of Leznov-Saveliev analysis for super Toda systems associated with underlying Lie superalgebras of the rank higher than 1.     

Exponential networked synchronization of master-slave chaotic systems with time-varying communication topologies

The networked synchronization problem of a class of master-slave chaotic systems with time-varying communication topologies is investigated in this paper. Based on algebraic graph theory and matrix theory, a simple linear state feedback controller is designed to synchronize the master chaotic system and the slave chaotic systems with a time- varying communication topology connection. The exponential stability of the closed-loop networked synchronization error system is guaranteed by applying Lyapunov stability theory. The derived novel criteria are in the form of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs), which are easy to examine and tremendously reduce the computation burden from the feedback matrices. This paper provides an alternative networked secure communication scheme which can be extended conveniently. An illustrative example is given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed networked synchronization method.     

Investigation of PT-symmetric Hamiltonian Systems from an Alternative Point of View

Two non-Hermitian PT-symmetric Hamiltonian systems are reconsidered by means of the algebraic method which was originally proposed for the pseudo-Hermitian Hamiltonian systems rather than for the PT-symmetric ones.Compared with the way converting a non-Hermitian Hamiltonian to its Hermitian counterpart,this method has the merit that keeps the Hilbert space of the non-Hermitian PT-symmetric Hamiltonian unchanged.In order to give the positive definite inner product for the PT-symmetric systems,a new operator V,instead of C,can be introduced.The operator V has the similar function to the operator C adopted normally in the PT-symmetric quantum mechanics,however,it can be constructed,as an advantage,directly in terms of Hamiltonians.The spectra of the two non-Hermitian PT-symmetric systems are obtained,which coincide with that given in literature,and in particular,the Hilbert spaces associated with positive definite inner products are worked out.     

An algebraic <Emphasis Type="Italic">PT</Emphasis>-symmetric quantum theory with a maximal mass

In this paper, we draw attention to the fact that the studies by V.G. Kadyshevsky devoted to the creation of the geometric quantum field theory with a fundamental mass have had great development recently, as regards a non-Hermitian algebraic approach to construction of the quantum theory. The central idea of such theories is to construct a new scalar product in which the average values of non-Hermitian Hamiltonians are real. Many studies in this field include both purely mathematical ones and those containing the discussion of experimental results. We consider the development of an algebraic relativistic pseudo-Hermitian quantum theory with a maximal mass and discuss its experimentally important corollaries.     

Entanglement in non-Hermitian quantum theory

Entanglement is one of the key features of quantum world that has no classical counterpart. This arises due to the linear superposition principle and the tensor product structure of the Hilbert space when we deal with multiparticle systems. In this paper, we will introduce the notion of entanglement for quantum systems that are governed by non-Hermitian yet PT-symmetric Hamiltonians. We will show that maximally entangled states in usual quantum theory behave like non-maximally entangled states in PT-symmetric quantum theory. Furthermore, we will show how to create entanglement between two PT qubits using non-Hermitian Hamiltonians and discuss the entangling capability of such interaction Hamiltonians that are non-Hermitian in nature.     

Dynamics of Ion Channels via Non-Hermitian Quantum Mechanics

We study dynamics and thermodynamics of ion transport in narrow, water-filled channels, considered as effective 1D Coulomb systems. The long range nature of the inter-ion interactions comes about due to the dielectric constants mismatch between the water and the surrounding medium, confining the electric filed to stay mostly within the water-filled channel. Statistical mechanics of such Coulomb systems is dominated by entropic effects which may be accurately accounted for by mapping onto an effective quantum mechanics. In presence of multivalent ions the corresponding quantum mechanics appears to be non-Hermitian. In this review we discuss a framework for semiclassical calculations for the effective non-Hermitian Hamiltonians. Non-Hermiticity elevates WKB action integrals from the real line to closed cycles on a complex Riemann surfaces where direct calculations are not attainable. We circumvent this issue by applying tools from algebraic topology, such as the Picard-Fuchs equation. We discuss how its solutions relate to the thermodynamics and correlation functions of multivalent solutions within narrow, water-filled channels.     

Integrable spin–boson models descending from rational six-vertex models

We construct commuting transfer matrices for models describing the interaction between a single quantum spin and a single bosonic mode using the quantum inverse scattering framework. The transfer matrices are obtained from certain inhomogeneous rational vertex models combining bosonic and spin representations of SU(2)$\mathit{SU}(2)$, subject to non-diagonal toroidal and open boundary conditions. Only open boundary conditions are found to lead to integrable Hamiltonians combining both rotating and counter-rotating terms in the interaction. If the boundary matrices can be brought to triangular form simultaneously, the spectrum of the model can be obtained by means of the algebraic Bethe ansatz after a suitable gauge transformation; the corresponding Hamiltonians are found to be non-Hermitian. Alternatively, a certain quasi-classical limit of the transfer matrix is considered where Hermitian Hamiltonians are obtained as members of a family of commuting operators; their diagonalization, however, remains an unsolved problem.     

Non-Hermitian oscillator Hamiltonians and multiple Charlier polynomials

A set of r non-Hermitian oscillator Hamiltonians in r dimensions is shown to be simultaneously diagonalizable. Their spectra are real and the common eigenstates are expressed in terms of multiple Charlier polynomials. An algebraic interpretation of these polynomials is thus achieved and the model is used to derive some of their properties.     

Non-Hermitian Hamiltonians with real eigenvalues coupled to electric fields: From the time-independent to the time-dependent quantum mechanical formulation

We provide a reviewlike introduction to the quantum mechanical formalism related to non-Hermitian Hamiltonian systems with real eigenvalues. Starting with the time-independent framework, we explain how to determine an appropriate domain of a non-Hermitian Hamiltonian and pay particular attention to the role played by PJ symmetry and pseudo-Hermiticity. We discuss the time evolution of such systems having in particular the question in mind of how to couple consistently an electric field to pseudo-Hermitian Hamiltonians. We illustrate the general formalism with three explicit examples: (i) the generalized Swanson Hamiltonians, which constitute non-Hermitian extensions of anharmonic oscillators, (ii) the spiked harmonic oscillator, which exhibits explicit super-symmetry, and (iii) the ?x ⁴-potential, which serves as a toy model for the quantum field theoretical ?⁴-theory.     

An inclusive SUSY approach to position dependent mass systems

The supersymmetry (SUSY) formalism for a position dependent mass problem with a more general ordering is yet to be formulated. In this paper, we present an unified SUSY approach for PDM problems of any ordering. Highlighting all non-Hermitian Hamiltonians of PDM problems are of quasi-Hermitian nature, the SUSY operators of these problems are constructed using similarity transformation. The methodology that we propose here is applicable for even more general cases where the kinetic energy term is represented by linear combination of infinite number of possible orderings. We illustrate the method with an example, namely Mathews-Lakshmanan (ML) oscillator. Our results show that the latter system is shape invariant for all possible orderings. We derive eigenvalues and eigenvectors of this nonlinear oscillator for all possible orderings including Hermitian and non-Hermitian ones.     

共轭线性对称性及其对PT-对称量子理论的应用

传统量子系统的哈密顿是自伴算子,哈密顿的自伴性不仅保证系统遵循酉演化和保持概率守恒,而且也保证了它自身具有实的能量本征值,这类系统称为自伴量子系统.然而,确实存在一些物理系统(如PT-对称量子系统),其哈密顿不是自伴的,这类系统称为非自伴量子系统.为了深入研究PT-对称量子系统,并考虑到算子PT的共轭线性性,首先讨论了共轭线性算子的一些性质,包括它们的矩阵表示和谱结构等;其次,分别研究了具有共轭线性对称性和完整共轭线性对称性的线性算子,通过它们的矩阵表示,给出了共轭线性对称性和完整共轭线性对称性的等价刻画;作为应用,得到了关于PT-对称及完整PT-对称算子的一些有趣性质,并通过一些具体例子,说明了完整PT-对称性对张量积运算不具有封闭性,同时说明了完整PT-对称性既不是哈密顿算子在某个正定内积下自伴的充分条件,也不是必要条件.