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Kibble-Zurek Scaling from Linear Response Theory.
Pierre Nazé1, Marcus V S Bonança1, Sebastian Deffner1,2
1Instituto de Física 'Gleb Wataghin', Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas 13083-859, Brazil.
This study demonstrates the consistency between linear response theory and the Kibble-Zurek mechanism for describing quantum phase transitions. Linear response theory provides rigorous arguments for identifying the "gap" as a relaxation rate in these transitions.
Area of Science:
- Quantum physics
- Condensed matter theory
Background:
- Quantum phase transitions (QPTs) occur at zero temperature, differing from thermodynamic phase transitions.
- The applicability of classical frameworks to QPTs requires careful examination.
- The Kibble-Zurek mechanism and linear response theory are established tools for non-equilibrium dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the consistency of the Kibble-Zurek mechanism and linear response theory in describing QPTs.
- To determine if linear response theory can enhance the understanding of the Kibble-Zurek mechanism.
- To rigorously connect relaxation time in linear response theory to QPT dynamics.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of Kibble-Zurek mechanism and linear response theory predictions.
- Derivation of relaxation time from linear response theory.
- Verification of Kibble-Zurek scaling for excess work using linear response theory.
Main Results:
- The Kibble-Zurek mechanism and linear response theory provide consistent descriptions of quantum phase transitions.
- Linear response theory offers a rigorous basis for identifying the "gap" as a relaxation rate.
- Excess work calculated via linear response theory exhibits Kibble-Zurek scaling.
Conclusions:
- Linear response theory and the Kibble-Zurek mechanism are reconcilable frameworks for studying quantum phase transitions.
- The findings provide deeper insights into the non-equilibrium dynamics of QPTs.
- This work validates the use of linear response theory to inform Kibble-Zurek arguments.

