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Nonlocal quantum fluctuations and fermionic superfluidity in the imbalanced attractive Hubbard model
M O J Heikkinen1, D-H Kim2, M Troyer3
1COMP Centre of Excellence and Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland.
Nonlocal quantum fluctuations significantly influence fermionic superfluidity in optical lattices. Exotic superfluid states, like the Fulde-Ferrell-Larkin-Ovchinnikov phase, can emerge despite these strong fluctuations.
Area of Science:
- Condensed matter physics
- Quantum many-body systems
- Ultracold atomic gases
Background:
- Fermionic superfluidity is a key phenomenon in condensed matter physics.
- Optical lattices provide a controllable platform for simulating complex quantum systems.
- Understanding the role of quantum fluctuations is crucial for predicting material properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate fermionic superfluidity in strongly anisotropic optical lattices with attractive interactions.
- To determine the impact of nonlocal quantum fluctuations on the superfluid transition.
- To explore the emergence of exotic superfluid states under strong fluctuations.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing the cluster dynamical mean-field theory (CDMFT) method.
- Simulating systems with attractive interactions in anisotropic optical lattices.
- Analyzing the influence of nonlocal quantum fluctuations on the order parameter.
Main Results:
- Nonlocal quantum fluctuations dramatically impact the BCS superfluid transition.
- Exotic superfluid states with delicate order parameter structures can emerge.
- The Fulde-Ferrell-Larkin-Ovchinnikov phase is shown to be possible even with strong fluctuations.
Conclusions:
- Nonlocal quantum fluctuations play a critical role in fermionic superfluidity.
- Exotic states like the FFLO phase are robust against strong quantum fluctuations.
- This research advances the understanding of quantum phenomena in engineered materials.
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