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| author | Yuan, Hong Cui, L. X. Chen, L. T. Sun, C. P. |
| author_facet | Yuan, Hong Cui, L. X. Chen, L. T. Sun, C. P. |
| contents | We propose a quantum model consisting of an ensemble of overdamped spin$-1/2$ particles with ferromagnetic couplings, driven by a radially homogeneous magnetic field. The spontaneous magnetization of the spin components breaks the $SO(3)$ (or $SO(2)$) symmetry, inducing an ordered phase of flocking. Our model converges to the Vicsek model in the classical limit and corresponds to the Toner-Tu model in the continuous limit. Our investigation not only elucidates the intrinsic connection between these two models, but also introduces new opportunities for exploring the mechanisms underlying flocking order and correlations at the quantum level, which maybe pave the way for a new field of research -- the quantum active matter. |
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| publishDate | 2024 |
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| spellingShingle | Quantum Analog of Vicsek Model for Active Matter Yuan, Hong Cui, L. X. Chen, L. T. Sun, C. P. Quantum Physics Statistical Mechanics We propose a quantum model consisting of an ensemble of overdamped spin$-1/2$ particles with ferromagnetic couplings, driven by a radially homogeneous magnetic field. The spontaneous magnetization of the spin components breaks the $SO(3)$ (or $SO(2)$) symmetry, inducing an ordered phase of flocking. Our model converges to the Vicsek model in the classical limit and corresponds to the Toner-Tu model in the continuous limit. Our investigation not only elucidates the intrinsic connection between these two models, but also introduces new opportunities for exploring the mechanisms underlying flocking order and correlations at the quantum level, which maybe pave the way for a new field of research -- the quantum active matter. |
| title | Quantum Analog of Vicsek Model for Active Matter |
| topic | Quantum Physics Statistical Mechanics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2407.09860 |