Quantum Mpemba Effects from Symmetry Perspectives

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Main Authors: Yu, Hui, Liu, Shuo, Zhang, Shi-Xin
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author Yu, Hui
Liu, Shuo
Zhang, Shi-Xin
author_facet Yu, Hui
Liu, Shuo
Zhang, Shi-Xin
contents Non-equilibrium dynamics have become a central research focus, exemplified by the counterintuitive Mpemba effect where initially hotter systems can cool faster than colder ones. Studied extensively in both classical and quantum regimes, this phenomenon reveals diverse and complex behaviors across different systems. This review provides a concise overview of the quantum Mpemba effect (QME), specifically emphasizing its connection to symmetry breaking and restoration in closed quantum many-body systems. We begin by outlining the classical Mpemba effect and its quantum counterparts, summarizing key findings. Subsequently, we introduce entanglement asymmetry and charge variance as key metrics for probing the QME from symmetry perspectives. Leveraging these tools, we analyze the early- and late-time dynamics of these quantities under Hamiltonian evolution and random unitary circuits. We conclude by discussing significant challenges and promising avenues for future research.
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spellingShingle Quantum Mpemba Effects from Symmetry Perspectives
Yu, Hui
Liu, Shuo
Zhang, Shi-Xin
Quantum Physics
Disordered Systems and Neural Networks
Statistical Mechanics
Non-equilibrium dynamics have become a central research focus, exemplified by the counterintuitive Mpemba effect where initially hotter systems can cool faster than colder ones. Studied extensively in both classical and quantum regimes, this phenomenon reveals diverse and complex behaviors across different systems. This review provides a concise overview of the quantum Mpemba effect (QME), specifically emphasizing its connection to symmetry breaking and restoration in closed quantum many-body systems. We begin by outlining the classical Mpemba effect and its quantum counterparts, summarizing key findings. Subsequently, we introduce entanglement asymmetry and charge variance as key metrics for probing the QME from symmetry perspectives. Leveraging these tools, we analyze the early- and late-time dynamics of these quantities under Hamiltonian evolution and random unitary circuits. We conclude by discussing significant challenges and promising avenues for future research.
title Quantum Mpemba Effects from Symmetry Perspectives
topic Quantum Physics
Disordered Systems and Neural Networks
Statistical Mechanics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.02301