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Exceptional Bound States and Negative Entanglement Entropy.
1Department of Physics, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117542, Singapore.
Physical Review Letters
|January 21, 2022
Summary
Researchers discovered robust exceptional bound (EB) states, distinct from topological and non-Hermitian skin states. These novel EB states exhibit unique properties like negative probabilities and entanglement, offering new insights into quantum mechanics.
Area of Science:
- Quantum Mechanics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Non-Hermitian Physics
Background:
- Topological and non-Hermitian skin states are well-established robust states in quantum systems.
- Exceptional points (EPs) are critical points in non-Hermitian systems where eigenstates coalesce.
- Eigenspace defectiveness at EPs limits information accessibility and influences system dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce a new class of robust quantum states: exceptional bound (EB) states.
- Characterize the unique properties and robustness of EB states.
- Explore the implications of EB states for quantum information and entanglement.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical introduction of EB states in non-Hermitian systems.
- Analysis of eigenstate properties, including occupation probabilities and entanglement entropy.
- Investigation of robustness against quantum quenches and perturbations.
Main Results:
- Identified EB states arising from eigenspace defectiveness at exceptional points.
- EB states exhibit anomalous occupation probabilities (large or negative) and negative entanglement entropy contributions.
- Demonstrated robustness of EB states under quantum quenches and tunable entanglement scaling.
Conclusions:
- EB states represent a novel mechanism for robustness, independent of topological protection or nonreciprocal pumping.
- Eigenspace defectiveness at exceptional points is key to the unique properties of EB states.
- EB states offer new possibilities for controlling quantum phenomena and developing robust quantum technologies.
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