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Density matrix renormalization group approach for many-body open quantum systems.

J Rotureau1, N Michel, W Nazarewicz

  • 1Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996, USA.

Physical Review Letters
|October 10, 2006
PubMed
Summary

The density matrix renormalization group (DMRG) method is enhanced for open quantum systems. This advanced DMRG accurately models the coupling between nuclear interactions and scattering in unbound nuclei like Helium-7.

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Area of Science:

  • Nuclear Physics
  • Quantum Many-Body Systems
  • Computational Physics

Background:

  • Open quantum systems present challenges for traditional many-body methods.
  • Complex-symmetric density matrices are crucial for describing dissipation and decay.
  • The interplay of configuration interaction and continuum coupling is complex in exotic nuclei.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To extend the density matrix renormalization group (DMRG) to complex-symmetric density matrices.
  • To investigate the coupling effects in unbound nuclei using the continuum shell model.
  • To accurately treat the interaction between many-body configurations and open channels.

Main Methods:

  • Extension of the density matrix renormalization group (DMRG) to complex-symmetric density matrices.

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  • Application of the continuum shell model.
  • Analysis of the unbound nucleus Helium-7.

    • Main Results:

    • The extended DMRG successfully handles complex-symmetric density matrices.
    • The interplay between configuration interaction and continuum coupling was investigated.
    • Accurate treatment of coupling to the nonresonant scattering continuum was achieved for Helium-7.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed DMRG approach is effective for open quantum systems.
    • This method provides a robust framework for studying unbound nuclei.
    • The findings offer a more precise understanding of nuclear structure and reactions.