Non-hermitian physics

Y Ashida, Z Gong, M Ueda - Advances in Physics, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
A review is given on the foundations and applications of non-Hermitian classical and
quantum physics. First, key theorems and central concepts in non-Hermitian linear algebra …

Topological bands for ultracold atoms

NR Cooper, J Dalibard, IB Spielman - Reviews of modern physics, 2019 - APS
There have been significant recent advances in realizing band structures with geometrical
and topological features in experiments on cold atomic gases. This review summarizes …

Realization of an ideal Weyl semimetal band in a quantum gas with 3D spin-orbit coupling

ZY Wang, XC Cheng, BZ Wang, JY Zhang, YH Lu… - Science, 2021 - science.org
Weyl semimetals are three-dimensional (3D) gapless topological phases with Weyl cones in
the bulk band. According to lattice theory, Weyl cones must come in pairs, with the minimum …

Tenfold way for quadratic Lindbladians

S Lieu, M McGinley, NR Cooper - Physical Review Letters, 2020 - APS
We uncover a topological classification applicable to open fermionic systems governed by a
general class of Lindblad master equations. These “quadratic Lindbladians” can be …

Measuring topology from dynamics by obtaining the Chern number from a linking number

M Tarnowski, FN Ünal, N Fläschner, BS Rem… - Nature …, 2019 - nature.com
Integer-valued topological indices, characterizing nonlocal properties of quantum states of
matter, are known to directly predict robust physical properties of equilibrium systems. The …

Symmetry classes of open fermionic quantum matter

A Altland, M Fleischhauer, S Diehl - Physical Review X, 2021 - APS
We present a full symmetry classification of fermion matter in and out of thermal equilibrium.
Our approach starts from first principles, the ten different classes of linear and antilinear state …

Many-body topological invariants from randomized measurements in synthetic quantum matter

A Elben, J Yu, G Zhu, M Hafezi, F Pollmann, P Zoller… - Science …, 2020 - science.org
Many-body topological invariants, as quantized highly nonlocal correlators of the many-body
wave function, are at the heart of the theoretical description of many-body topological …

Edge modes and symmetry-protected topological states in open quantum systems

D Paszko, DC Rose, MH Szymańska, A Pal - PRX Quantum, 2024 - APS
Topological order offers possibilities for processing quantum information that can be
immune to imperfections. However, the question of its stability out of equilibrium is relevant …

Topological marker currents in Chern insulators

MD Caio, G Möller, NR Cooper, MJ Bhaseen - Nature Physics, 2019 - nature.com
Topological states of matter exhibit many novel properties due to the presence of robust
topological invariants such as the Chern index. These global characteristics pertain to the …

Classification of topological insulators and superconductors out of equilibrium

M McGinley, NR Cooper - Physical Review B, 2019 - APS
We establish the existence of a topological classification of many-particle quantum systems
undergoing unitary time evolution. The classification naturally inherits phenomenology …