Thesis (Ph.D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Physics, 1982. / Includes bibliographical references. / by Thierry Troudet. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Physics, 1982.

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Based on the works [R1] - [R10], this thesis tackles various aspects of the dynamics of interacting quantum many-body systems. Particular emphasis is given to the understanding of transport and thermalization phenomena in isolated (quasi) one-dimensional quantum spin models. Employing a variety of methods, these phenomena are studied both, close to equilibrium where linear response theory (LRT) is valid, as well as in far-from-equilibrium situations where LRT is supposed to break down. The main results of this thesis can be summarized as follows. First, it is shown that conventional hydrodynamic transport, i.e., diffusion, occurs in a number of (integrable and nonintegrable) quantum models and can be detected by looking at different signatures in position and momentum space as well as in the time and the frequency domain. Furthermore, the out-of-equilibrium dynamics resulting from a realistic class of initial states is explored. These states are thermal states of the model in the presence of an additional static force, but become nonequilibrium states when this force is eventually removed. Remarkably, it is shown that in some cases, the full time-dependent relaxation process can become independent of whether the initial state is prepared close to or far away from equilibrium. In this context, a new connection between the eigenstate thermalization hypothesis and linear response theory is unveiled. Finally, this thesis also reports progress on the development and improvement of numerical and (semi-)analytical techniques to access the dynamics of quantum many-body systems. Specifically, a novel combination of dynamical quantum typicality and numerical linked cluster expansions is employed to study current-current correlation functions in chain and ladder geometries in the thermodynamic limit.

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A interação intermolecular nos clusters N2 C5H5, He CsHs e Ne C5H5 é estudada através de métodos ab initio de teoria de perturbação de muitos corpos. Estes sistemas formam uma interessante família onde as diferentes contribuições intermoleculares desempenham papéis complementares para a compreensão das forças intermoleculares envolvidas. De um modo geral, nestes sistemas neutros e apelares as interações de carga e dipolo são inexistentes. Assim, as contribuições eletrostáticas advém de multipolos superiores. Tais clusters devem sua ligação às chamadas forças de van der Waals que tem sua origem nos momentos induzidos. Para o sistema N2 C5H5, único destes que foi observado experimentalmente, sua existência se deve à força de dispersão de London. Entretanto, a interação eletrostática do tipo quadrupolo-quadrupolo pode ser atrativa ou repulsiva dependendo da orientação dos monômeros. Cálculos realizados em teoria de perturbação de segunda ordem, com funções base extensas, indicam que o sistema é ligado com energia de ligação de cerca de 400 cm-1 e que a estrutura mais estável consiste do N2 paralelo ao plano do C5H5 a 3,4 Á, em concordância com os resultados inferidos por estudos experimentais. No caso dos complexos He C5H5 e Ne C5H5 tem-se a ausência da interação quadrupolar. As forças de indução envolvendo momentos multipolares permanentes do CsHs com momentos induzidos do He ou Ne são muito pequenas. As interações são portanto dominadas pelas forças de dispersão de London. No caso He C5H5 nossos resultados obtidos por teoria de perturbação de segunda ordem indicam que o complexo não é ligado ou é ligado por uma energia inferior a 50 cm-1. Já no caso Ne CsHs a interação é suficiente para criar um complexo estável. Nossa melhor estimativa indica uma energia de ligação de cerca de 100 cm-1 Estes resultados podem ser entendidos qualitativamente através da análise das polarizabilidades de dipolo calculadas para estes sistemas. As análises das possíveis geometrias do C5H5 (C2v ou D5h) e das funções base utilizadas são feitas. No caso do C5H5 isolado, cálculos realizados em alto nível de teoria de perturbação mostram que o estado fundamental tem simetria 2 B2 (C2v) decorrente da distorção Jahn¬Teller do estado 2 E(D5h) A diferença de energia é encontrada ser da ordem de 0,2 eV. / The intermolecular interaction betwen N2 C5H5 , He C5H5 and Ne C5H5 is analyzed using second-order many-body perturbation theory. For these systems the interaction is dominated by the van der Waals contribution of the London dispersion force. For N2 C5H5 it is found that the system is stable by rv400 cm-1 at an intermolecular distance of 3,4 A. Analysis of the electrostatic quadrupole-quadrupole interaction shows that the system is stabilized when N2 lies parallel to the C5H5 plane and is destabilized when N2 lies perpendicular to the C5H5 plane. Therefore, although the dispersion force is the major contributor to the stabilization it is the quadrupole-quadrupole interaction that is held responsible for the favourable structure. In the case of both He C5H5 and Ne C5H5 there is no direct electrostatic interaction as the permanent moments of He and Ne are zero. For the He C5 H5 it is found a very small binding energy, if any. As for the Ne C5H5 we find a binding energy of around 100 cm-1. This different behavior for He and Ne is analyzed using the calculated values for the dipole polarizabilities. The influence of the different geometries for C5H5 (C 2v or D5h) as well as the so-called basis set superposition error are analyzed. For isolated C5H5 high-order calculations show that the 2B2 ground state for symmetry C2v lies around 0,2 eV below the 2E ground state for symmetry D5h. This energy lowering comes from the expected Jahn-Teller distortion.

Neste trabalho estudamos a extensão da aproximação de campo médio, dada uma condição inicial, para a evolução temporal de um sistema composto de férmions e bósons que interagem. Para isto usamos uma técnica de projeção dependente do tempo através do qual obtemos equações de movimento do tipo cinético para o conjunto de variáveis dinâmicas de um corpo. Na primeira parte do trabalho aplicamos a técnica para um sistema descrito pelo modelo de Jaynes Cummings, o qual descreve a interação da matéria, representada por um sistema de dois níveis, com a radiação, representada por um modo normal do campo quantizado. Obtemos a dinâmica de campo médio e a seguir usando a técnica de projeçào, calculamos correções à esta descrição de campo médio. Além de ser um modelo exatamente solúvel, o que nos permite comparar nossos resultados com a solução exata, o modelo de Jaynes-Cummings corresponde ao plasma escalar relativístico em zero dimensões espaciais. Na segunda parte deste trabalho estudamos o modelo do plasma escalar relativístico. Esta teoria quântica de campos descreve a interação de campos bosônicos escalares e fermiônicos de spin-1/2 através de uma interação do tipo Yukawa. Para o sistema do plasma escalar relativístico obtemos as equações que descrevem a dinâmica de campo médio e a partir das soluções estacionárias, renormalizamos a teoria. Finalmente, estudamos o regime de pequenas oscilações em torno do equilíbrio, obtendo soluções analíticas para a evolução de nossas variáveis. Analisamos também as condições para existência de estados ligados neste regime. / In this work we study the extension of the mean-field approximation, given an initial condition, to the time evolution of a fermion-boson system. We use a time-dependent projection where we obtain kinetic-type equations for the set of one-body variables. First, we study the Jaynes-Cummings model which describes the interaction of the matter represented by the two-level system with the radiation represented by the normal mode of the quantized radiation field. We obtain the mean-field dynamics of the system and using the projection technique, we evaluate corrections to this mean-field description. Relevance of the Jaynes-Cummings model stems from the fact that, besides being soluble which possibilities compare our results with the exact solution, it can be seen as corresponding to the relativistic scalar plasma in zero spatial dimensions. Next, we study the relativistic scalar plasma. This quantum field theory describes a system of spin-1/2 fermions interacting through the exchange of scalar particles via a Yukawa-type interaction. In the study of the relativistic scalar plasma, we obtain the mean-field dynamics and from the static solution, we renormalize the theory. Finally, we study the small oscillations regime obtaining analytical solution for one-body variables. We have also examined the condition for the existence of bound-state in this case.

Yu, Wing Chi = 多體系統中的量子相變動力學 / 余詠芝. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2011. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 94-99). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Yu, Wing Chi = Duo ti xi tong zhong de liang zi xiang bian dong li xue / Yu Yongzhi. / Chapter 1 --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1 --- Quantum phase transitions --- p.1 / Chapter 1.2 --- Schemes detecting QPTs --- p.3 / Chapter 1.2.1 --- Traditional schemes --- p.3 / Chapter 1.2.2 --- Quantum Entanglement --- p.4 / Chapter 1.2.3 --- Quantum fidelity --- p.4 / Chapter 1.2.4 --- Loschmidt echoes --- p.5 / Chapter 1.2.5 --- Quench dynamics --- p.6 / Chapter 1.3 --- Motivation --- p.7 / Chapter 2 --- Theoretical framework --- p.9 / Chapter 2.1 --- Quantum Zeno effect --- p.9 / Chapter 2.2 --- Mathematical formulation --- p.11 / Chapter 2.3 --- Remarks --- p.14 / Chapter 3 --- Analysis on the One-dimensional Transverse-field Ising model --- p.17 / Chapter 3.1 --- The model --- p.17 / Chapter 3.2 --- Diagonalization of the Hamiltonian --- p.20 / Chapter 3.2.1 --- Jordan-Wigner transformation --- p.20 / Chapter 3.2.2 --- Fourier Transformation --- p.24 / Chapter 3.2.3 --- Bogoliubov transformation --- p.26 / Chapter 3.3 --- Quantum Zeno dynamics in the model --- p.28 / Chapter 3.3.1 --- Analytical calculation of the Zeno susceptibility --- p.28 / Chapter 3.3.2 --- Validity of the analytical result --- p.31 / Chapter 3.3.3 --- Scaling behavior of the Zeno susceptibility --- p.33 / Chapter 3.3.4 --- Zeno susceptibility around the critical point --- p.35 / Chapter 3.4 --- Conclusion and experimental outlook --- p.38 / Chapter 4 --- Analysis on the Lipkin-Meshkov-Glick Model --- p.40 / Chapter 4.1 --- The model --- p.41 / Chapter 4.2 --- Diagonalization of the Hamiltonian --- p.46 / Chapter 4.2.1 --- Holstein-Primakoff transformation --- p.46 / Chapter 4.2.2 --- Bogoliubov transformation --- p.49 / Chapter 4.3 --- Quantum Zeno dynamics in the model --- p.51 / Chapter 4.3.1 --- Analytical form of the Zeno susceptibility and its scaling behavior --- p.51 / Chapter 4.3.2 --- Validity of the analytical result --- p.54 / Chapter 4.3.3 --- Numerical analysis of the Zeno susceptibility --- p.55 / Chapter 4.4 --- Conclusion --- p.60 / Chapter 5 --- Analysis on the Kitaev model on a honeycomb lattice --- p.61 / Chapter 5.1 --- The model --- p.61 / Chapter 5.2 --- Diagonalization of the Hamiltonian --- p.63 / Chapter 5.2.1 --- Jordan-Wigner transformation for two-dimensional systems --- p.64 / Chapter 5.2.2 --- Majorana fermion representation --- p.68 / Chapter 5.2.3 --- Fermions on the 之-bonds --- p.71 / Chapter 5.2.4 --- Bogoliubov transformation --- p.73 / Chapter 5.3 --- Energy spectrum --- p.75 / Chapter 5.4 --- Quantum Zeno dynamics in the model --- p.77 / Chapter 5.4.1 --- Coupling along the Jx = Jy line --- p.77 / Chapter 5.4.2 --- Coupling along the line with constant Jz --- p.83 / Chapter 5.5 --- Conclusion --- p.90 / Chapter 6 --- Conclusion and outlook --- p.91 / Bibliography --- p.94 / Chapter A --- Perturbative form of the Loschimdt Echo --- p.100 / Chapter B --- Hellmann-Feynman theorem --- p.107 / Chapter C --- Commutation relations in the Jordan-Wigner transformation --- p.108

In chapter 1, we give an introduction to QPT, and take one-dimensional XXZ model as an example to illustrate the QPT therein. Through this simple example, we would show that when the tunable parameter is varied, the system evolves into different phases, across two quantum QPT points. The distinct phases exhibit very different behaviors. Also a schematic phase diagram is appended. / In chapter 2, we are engaged in research on ordered phases. Originating in the work of Landau and Ginzburg on second-order phase transition, the spontaneous symmetry breaking induces nonzero expectation of field operator, e.g., magnetization M in the Ising model, and then we say long range order (LRO) exists in the system. LRO plays a key role in determining the ordered-disorder transition. Thereby, we investigate two-dimensional 120° orbital-only model to present how to extract the information of LRO in a pedagogical manner, by applying the reflection positivity method introduced by Dyson, Lieb, and Simon. We rigorously establish the existence of an anti-ferromagnetic like transverse orbital long-range order in the so called two-dimensional 120° model at zero temperature. Next we consider possible pairings in the family of FeAs-based ReO1--xFxFeAs (Re=La, Nd, Ce, Pr, etc.) high-temperature superconductors. We build some identities based on a two-orbital model, and obtained some constraints on a few possible pairings. We also establish the sufficient conditions for the coexistence of two superconducting orders, and we propose the most favorable pairings around half filling according to physical consideration. / In chapter 3, we present a quantum solvation process with solvent of fermion character based on the one-dimensional asymmetric t-J-Jz model. The model is experimental realizable in optical lattices and exhibits rich physics. In this work, we show that there exist two types of phase separations, one is driven by potential energy while the other by kinetic energy. In between, solvation process occurs. Analytically, we are able to obtain some rigorous results to understand the underlying physics. Numerically, we perform exact diagonalization and density matrix renormalization group calculations, accompanied by detailed finite size analysis. / In chapter 4, we explore several characterizations of QPT points. As distinguished from the methods in condensed-matter physics, we give much attention to understand QPT from the quantum information (QI) point of view. The perspective makes a new bridge between these two fields. It no only can facilitate the understanding of condensed-matter physics, but also provide the prominent playground for the quantum information theory. They are fidelity susceptibility and reduced fidelity susceptibility. We establish a general relation between fidelity and structure factor of the driving term in a Hamiltonian through fidelity susceptibility and show that the evaluation of fidelity in terms of susceptibility is facilitated by using well developed techniques such as density matrix renormalization group for the ground state, or Monte Carlo simulations for the states in thermal equilibrium. Furthermore, we show that the reduced fidelity susceptibility in the family of one-dimensional XY model obeys scaling law in the vicinity of quantum critical points both analytically and numerically. The logarithmic divergence behavior suggests that the reduced fidelity susceptibility can act as an indicator of quantum phase transition. / Quantum Phase Transition (QPT) describes the non-analytic behaviors of the ground-state properties in a many-body system by varying a physical parameter at absolute zero temperature - such as magnetic field or pressure, driven by quantum fluctuations. Such quantum phase transitions can be first-order phase transition or continuous. The phase transition is usually accompanied by a qualitative change in the nature of the correlations in the ground state, and describing this change shall clearly be one of our major interests. We address this issue from three prospects in a few strong correlated many-body systems in this thesis, i.e., identifying the ordered phases, studying the properties of different phases, characterizing the QPT points. / The past decade has seen a substantial rejuvenation of interest in the study of quantum phase transitions (QPTs), driven by experimental advance on the cuprate superconductors, the heavy fermion materials, organic conductors, Quantum Hall effect, Fe-As based superconductors and other related compounds. It is clear that strong electronic interactions play a crucial role in the systems of current interest, and simple paradigms for the behavior of such systems near quantum critical points remain unclear. Furthermore, the rapid progress in Feshbach resonance and optical lattice provides a flexible platform to study QPT. / You, Wenlong = 強關聯多體體系中的量子相變 / 尤文龍. / Adviser: Hai Qing Lin. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 70-09, Section: B, page: . / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 104-115). / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Electronic reproduction. [Ann Arbor, MI] : ProQuest Information and Learning, [200-] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / School code: 1307. / You, Wenlong = Qiang guan lian duo ti ti xi zhong de liang zi xiang bian / You Wenlong.