Quantum localization in incommensurate tight-binding chains

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author Dyrseth, C. J.
Samokhin, K. V.
author_facet Dyrseth, C. J.
Samokhin, K. V.
contents We explore quantum localization phenomena in a system of two coupled tight-binding chains with incommensurate periods. Employing the inverse participation ratio as a measure of localization, we investigate the effects of geometric incommensurability and external magnetic fields. Numerical results reveal the existence of a mobility edge in the spectrum characterized by an abrupt onset of localization in higher-energy states. We find that localization tends to be enhanced by a weak magnetic field, whereas a strong field delocalizes most states.
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spellingShingle Quantum localization in incommensurate tight-binding chains
Dyrseth, C. J.
Samokhin, K. V.
Disordered Systems and Neural Networks
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
We explore quantum localization phenomena in a system of two coupled tight-binding chains with incommensurate periods. Employing the inverse participation ratio as a measure of localization, we investigate the effects of geometric incommensurability and external magnetic fields. Numerical results reveal the existence of a mobility edge in the spectrum characterized by an abrupt onset of localization in higher-energy states. We find that localization tends to be enhanced by a weak magnetic field, whereas a strong field delocalizes most states.
title Quantum localization in incommensurate tight-binding chains
topic Disordered Systems and Neural Networks
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.20004