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Isomorphism between the multi-state Hamiltonian and the second-quantized many-electron Hamiltonian with only
1Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
We found a new connection between multi-state Hamiltonians and many-electron Hamiltonians. This allows applying methods from one to solve problems in the other, simplifying quantum transport calculations.
Area of Science:
- Quantum mechanics
- Computational chemistry
- Condensed matter physics
Background:
- The complexity of many-electron Hamiltonians often limits computational approaches.
- Isomorphisms between different Hamiltonian representations can offer new solution pathways.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish and explore the isomorphism between multi-state and second-quantized many-electron Hamiltonians.
- To demonstrate the transferability of solution methods between these Hamiltonian types.
Main Methods:
- Establishing a mathematical isomorphism between the Hamiltonians.
- Utilizing the resonant level (Landauer) model for nonequilibrium quantum transport as a test case.
- Applying previously developed classical mapping models for multi-state Hamiltonians.
Main Results:
- The isomorphism holds, enabling method transfer.
- Classical mapping models yield exact results for the resonant level model.
- The approach is extendable to Hamiltonians with two-electron interactions.
Conclusions:
- The established isomorphism provides a powerful tool for quantum many-body problems.
- This work bridges methodologies in quantum transport and electronic structure theory.
- The findings offer a path to more efficient and exact calculations for complex systems.
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