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  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • The Laplace operator is fundamental in physics, describing phenomena from heat flow to quantum fields.
  • Space curvature is a critical input for the Laplace equation and understanding physical systems.
  • Distinct spectral properties are expected for Laplacian eigenstates in hyperbolic versus flat spaces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To experimentally demonstrate the universally different spectral ordering of Laplacian eigenstates in hyperbolic and flat 2D spaces.
  • To develop and utilize a novel experimental platform for emulating hyperbolic lattices.
  • To verify signal propagation along curved geodesics in a hyperbolic system.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a lattice regularization of hyperbolic space within an electric-circuit network.
  • Measuring the eigenstates of a 'hyperbolic drum' analog.
  • Conducting time-resolved experiments to track signal propagation.

Main Results:

  • Confirmed a universally different spectral ordering of Laplacian eigenstates for hyperbolic compared to flat 2D spaces.
  • Successfully emulated hyperbolic lattices in a tabletop electric circuit experiment.
  • Verified signal propagation along effective hyperbolic geodesics.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides experimental evidence for distinct spectral properties in curved spaces.
  • The developed electric circuit platform offers a versatile tool for studying hyperbolic geometry.
  • These findings pave the way for exploring classical and quantum dynamics in negatively curved spaces and realizing topological hyperbolic matter.