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Quantification of memory effects in topological two-band open quantum systems.
H Triviño1, F Mesa2, V A Ballesteros2
1Universidad de Antioquia, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Grupo de Investigación en Física Teórica y Matemáticas Aplicadas, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín, 050010, Antioquia, Colombia.
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|December 9, 2024
Summary
This study analyzes memory effects in topological quantum systems using non-Markovian profiles and Linear Response Theory. We quantified non-Markovianity via nonlinear optical spectroscopy and solved system dynamics to understand environmental influences.
Area of Science:
- Quantum Physics
- Condensed Matter Theory
- Non-Markovian Dynamics
Background:
- Topological quantum systems exhibit unique properties influenced by environmental interactions.
- Understanding memory effects (non-Markovianity) is crucial for characterizing open quantum systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze memory effects in two-band topological quantum systems.
- To apply nonlinear optical spectroscopy as a measure of non-Markovianity.
- To investigate the non-Markovian dynamics of open quantum systems.
Main Methods:
- Incorporation of non-Markovian profiles and Linear Response Theory.
- Application of nonlinear optical spectroscopy to quantify non-Markovianity.
- Solving integro-differential equations using memory kernel for open quantum systems.
Main Results:
- Quantified non-Markovianity using nonlinear optical spectroscopy.
- Calculated response factors based on Linear Response Theory.
- Analyzed non-Markovian dynamics by varying environmental parameters.
Conclusions:
- Non-Markovian profiles and Linear Response Theory provide insights into memory effects in topological quantum systems.
- Nonlinear optical spectroscopy is a viable tool for measuring non-Markovianity.
- Environmental parameters significantly influence the non-Markovian dynamics of open quantum systems.
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