Quantum fluctuations in quantum lattice systems with continuous symmetry

We discuss conditions for the absence of spontaneous breakdown of continuous symmetries in quantum lattice systems atT=0. Our analysis is based on Pitaevskii and Stringari's idea that the uncertainty relation can be employed to show quantum fluctuations. For one-dimensional systems, it is shown that the ground state is invariant under a continuous transformation if a certain uniform susceptibility is finite. For the two- and three-dimensional systems, it is shown that truncated correlation functions cannot decay any more rapidly than|r| ^–d+1 whenever the continuous symmetry is spontaneously broken. Both of these phenomena occur owing to quantum fluctuations. Our theorems cover a wide class of quantum lattice systems having not-too-long-range interactions.     

Existence of phase transitions for quantum lattice systems

We prove that the following lattice systems:

1. anisotropic Heisenberg model,
2. Ising model with transverse magnetic field,
3. quantum lattice gas with hard cores extending over nearest neighbours,

exhibit phase transitions if the temperature is sufficiently low and the transverse (or kinetic) part of the interaction sufficiently small.     

Time development of quantum lattice systems

The time development of quantum lattice systems is studied with a weaker assumption on the growth of the potential than has been considered previously.Battelle Fellow.     

Metastable states of quantum lattice systems

We extend the characterisation of metastability, as given in [1] for classical systems, to show that quantal lattice systems with suitable long range forces can support metastable states.     

Spontaneous translation symmetry breakdown for quantum lattice systems

We study the set of equilibrium states for quantum lattice states in the presence of a translation symmetry of the model. We derive a characterization of the spontaneous breaking of this symmetry, i.e., the decomposition of an invariant equilibrium state into a mixture of noninvariant equilibrium states, in terms of the separability in mean energy of these states for a class of perturbed dynamics.     

Markov processes in quantum lattice systems

In analogy with classical lattice systems [1], the existence of Markov processes is shown in quantum lattice systems with a class of finite range interactions. This result is then applied to show that the weak-clustering property and the ergodicity of translation-invariant state are preserved. The invariance of Gibbs states is also proved.     

Classical basis for quantum spectral fluctuations in hyperbolic systems

We reason in support of the universality of quantum spectral fluctuations in chaotic systems, starting from the pioneering work of Sieber and Richter who expressed the spectral form factor in terms of pairs of periodic orbits with self-crossings and avoided crossings. Dropping the restriction to uniformly hyperbolic dynamics, we show that for general hyperbolic two-freedom systems with time-reversal invariance the spectral form factor is faithful to random-matrix theory, up to quadratic order in time. We re late the action difference within the contributing pairs of orbits to properties of stable and unstable manifolds. In studying the effects of conjugate points, we show that almost self-retracing orbit loops do not contribute to the form factor. Our findings are substantiated by numerical evidence for the concrete example of two billiard systems.Received: 10 June 2003, Published online: 11 August 2003PACS: 05.45.Mt Quantum chaos; semiclassical methods - 03.65.Sq Semiclassical theories and applications     

Dynamics of quantum fluctuations in an anharmonic crystal model

For a model given previously by the authors describing a structural phase transition we compute theq-mode critical fluctuations of momentum and displacement as a function of the critical temperatures, the wave vectorq, and a fading-out external field. An explicit dependence on the rates of fading out is obtained. In order to define the critical fluctuation operators we prove a reconstruction theorem, which is of model-independent value. Finally we study the critical spectrum and get rigorous results on the soft modes and the central peak.     

The cluster expansion for classical and quantum lattice systems

We develop a high-temperature expansion for general lattice systems which can be applied to classical as well as quantum systems. Applying the expansion we prove analyticity of correlation functions, uniqueness of equilibrium states, and cluster properties for classical and quantum lattice systems in the high-temperature region.     

Work and work fluctuations in quantum systems

With the development of quantum thermodynamics [1], it turned out that the existence of a thermal equilibrium can be derived directly from quantum mechanics. This finding has raised the question, what other thermodynamic concepts could be applied to quantum systems and how they might emerge from quantum mechanics. Here, we discuss how the concept of work translates to quantum systems and how its emergence can be understood. Moreover, we show that even for small and simple quantum systems, work may be a meaningful concept. We then address the question of work fluctuations in quantum systems. We discuss the Jarzynski relation and its quantum counterparts and we show that corresponding relations hold even for open quantum systems.     

Nonlinear relaxation and fluctuations of damped quantum systems

The paper reexamines the treatment of irreversible quantum systems by master equations. Shortcomings of the conventional theory of quantum Markov processes pointed out by Talkner are analyzed. It is shown that a frequently used quantum regression hypothesis is not correct, in general. A new generalized master equation determining the relaxation to equilibrium is derived by means of time-dependent projection operator techniques. It is shown that this master equation also determines the time evolution of equilibrium correlations and response functions. The Markovian approximation is discussed, and a new type of Markovian limit, the Brownian motion limit, is introduced besides the weak coupling limit. The shortcomings of the conventional approach are resolved by deriving new formulae for the time evolution of the correlation and response functions of a quantum Markov process. The symmetries of the process are emphasized, and it is shown how the fluctuation-dissipation theorem and the detailed balance symmetry emerge from the master equation approach.     

Density functional approach to quantum lattice systems

For quantum lattice systems, we consider the problem of characterizing the set of single-particle densities,, which come from the ground-state eigenspace of someN-particle Hamiltonian of the form whereH ₀ is a fixed, bounded operator representing the kinetic and interaction energies. We show that the conditions on are that it be strictly positive, properly normalized, and consistent with the Pauli principle. Our results are valid for both finite and infinite lattices and for either bosons or fermions. The Coulomb interaction may be included inH ₀ if the lattice dimension is 2. We also characterize those single-particle densities which come from the Gibbs states of such Hamiltonians at finite temperature. In addition to the conditions stated above, must satisfy a finite entropy condition.Research supported by the National Science Foundation under grant No. PHY-82-03669.Research supported by Office of Naval Research under grant No. 0014-80-G-0084.On leave from Department of Mathematics, University of Lowell, Massachusetts 01854.     

Dynamics of disordered interacting quantum systems

Starting from the Liouville-von Neumann equation for the state operator, a functional integral representation of the generating functional for time-temperature dependent Green's functions in interacting disordered quantum systems is constructed. In the framework of this method, quenched averages can be performed without introducing additional, unphysical degrees of freedom, like, e.g., in then-replica method. For interaction-free systems, the dynamical origin of the Schäfer-Wegner symmetry is pointed out. For interacting systems we derive a matrix field theory with a single matrix field, which includes all interaction effects without approximations.     

量子多体系统的线性张量重正化群方法

文章简述了数值重正化群方法的历史发展,包括威耳逊（Wilson）的数值重正化群算法,S.R.White的密度矩阵重正化群方法,以及近 期迅速发展的处理强关联量子系统的几种张量网络态与张量网络算法.在此基础上,文章重点介绍了作者最近提出的用于研究量子多体系统热 力学性质的线性张量重正化群方法,以及该方法在一维和二维量子系统中的应用.     

量子多体系统的线性张量重正化群方法

文章简述了数值重正化群方法的历史发展,包括威耳逊（Wilson）的数值重正化群算法,S.R.White的密度矩阵重正化群方法,以及近期迅速发展的处理强关联量子系统的几种张量网络态与张量网络算法.在此基础上,文章重点介绍了作者最近提出的用于研究量子多体系统热力学性质的线性张量重正化群方法,以及该方法在一维和二维量子系统中的应用.     

The property lattice of spatially separated quantum systems

We consider a quantum system composed of two subsystems. Among the properties of this system we study the set of those that can be tested when the subsystems are spatially separated. We show that not all properties satisfy this criterion, but that there are enough such properties to characterize any pure state of the composed system.