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  • 1School of Physics, Central South University, 1School of Physics, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China, Changsha, 410083, China.

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Pseudo-Hermitian physics, applied to magnetic materials, reveals unique behaviors in spin waves (magnons). This research explores phenomena like mode amplification and non-reciprocal propagation in open quantum systems.

Keywords:
Anti PT-symmetryExceptional PointsMagnonicsNon-Hermitian degeneracyPT-SymmetryPT-symmetry phase transitionsPseudo Hermitian Physics

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Area of Science:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Hermitian operators define closed quantum systems with real energy spectra.
  • Pseudo-Hermitian (PT-symmetric) systems, a class of non-Hermitian systems, can describe open systems while retaining real energy spectra, though eigenmodes may not be orthogonal.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in pseudo-Hermitian physics applied to low-energy excitations in magnetically ordered materials.
  • To focus on spin wave (magnon) excitations and their unique properties under pseudo-Hermiticity.

Main Methods:

  • Review of theoretical and experimental progress in pseudo-Hermitian physics.
  • Analysis of various magnetic systems: ferromagnetic, antiferromagnetic, magnonic crystals, and hybrid structures.
  • Investigation of different environmental coupling and spatio-temporal engineering.

Main Results:

  • Pseudo-Hermiticity introduces unique phenomena in magnons, including mode amplification and non-reciprocal propagation.
  • Exploration of effects like the non-Hermitian skin effect, magnon cloaking, and PT-symmetric assisted Floquet engineering.
  • Discussion of topological energy transfer and field-induced enhanced sensitivity in these systems.

Conclusions:

  • Pseudo-Hermitian physics offers novel insights into the behavior of open quantum systems, particularly spin waves in magnetic materials.
  • The unique properties arising from pseudo-Hermiticity open new avenues for controlling and manipulating magnonic excitations.