Quantum hard disks on a lattice

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Autori principali: Naik, Vighnesh Dattatraya, Trigueros, Fabian Ballar, Heyl, Markus
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Pubblicazione: 2023
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author Naik, Vighnesh Dattatraya
Trigueros, Fabian Ballar
Heyl, Markus
author_facet Naik, Vighnesh Dattatraya
Trigueros, Fabian Ballar
Heyl, Markus
contents We formulate a quantum version of the hard-disk problem on lattices, which exhibits a natural realization in systems of Rydberg atoms. We find that quantum hard disks exihibit unique dynamical quantum features. In 1D, the crystal melting process displays ballistic behavior as opposed to classical sub-diffusion. For 2D, crystal structures remain intact against most defects, whereas classically they are washed out completely. We link this peculiar quantum behavior to quantum many-body scars. Our study highlights the potential of constrained 2D quantum matter to display unique dynamical behaviors.
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spellingShingle Quantum hard disks on a lattice
Naik, Vighnesh Dattatraya
Trigueros, Fabian Ballar
Heyl, Markus
Quantum Physics
Statistical Mechanics
We formulate a quantum version of the hard-disk problem on lattices, which exhibits a natural realization in systems of Rydberg atoms. We find that quantum hard disks exihibit unique dynamical quantum features. In 1D, the crystal melting process displays ballistic behavior as opposed to classical sub-diffusion. For 2D, crystal structures remain intact against most defects, whereas classically they are washed out completely. We link this peculiar quantum behavior to quantum many-body scars. Our study highlights the potential of constrained 2D quantum matter to display unique dynamical behaviors.
title Quantum hard disks on a lattice
topic Quantum Physics
Statistical Mechanics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2311.16240