Coherent and dissipative dynamics at quantum phase transitions
The many-body physics at quantum phase transitions shows a subtle interplay between
quantum and thermal fluctuations, emerging in the low-temperature limit. In this review, we …
quantum and thermal fluctuations, emerging in the low-temperature limit. In this review, we …
Spin ice, fractionalization, and topological order
C Castelnovo, R Moessner… - Annu. Rev. Condens …, 2012 - annualreviews.org
The spin ice compounds Dy2Ti2O7 and Ho2Ti2O7 are highly unusual magnets that
epitomize a set of concepts of great interest in modern condensed matter physics: Their low …
epitomize a set of concepts of great interest in modern condensed matter physics: Their low …
Deconfined quantum critical points: symmetries and dualities
The deconfined quantum critical point (QCP), separating the Néel and valence bond solid
phases in a 2D antiferromagnet, was proposed as an example of (2+ 1) D criticality …
phases in a 2D antiferromagnet, was proposed as an example of (2+ 1) D criticality …
The “Coulomb phase” in frustrated systems
CL Henley - Annu. Rev. Condens. Matter Phys., 2010 - annualreviews.org
The “Coulomb phase” is an emergent state for lattice models (particularly highly frustrated
antiferromagnets), which have local constraints that can be mapped to a divergence-free …
antiferromagnets), which have local constraints that can be mapped to a divergence-free …
Deconfined quantum criticality, scaling violations, and classical loop models
Numerical studies of the transition between Néel and valence bond solid phases in two-
dimensional quantum antiferromagnets give strong evidence for the remarkable scenario of …
dimensional quantum antiferromagnets give strong evidence for the remarkable scenario of …
Theory of deconfined pseudocriticality
It has been proposed that the deconfined criticality in (2+ 1) d—the quantum phase transition
between a Néel antiferromagnet and a valence-bond solid (VBS)—may actually be …
between a Néel antiferromagnet and a valence-bond solid (VBS)—may actually be …
Deconfined quantum critical points: a review
T Senthil - 50 Years of the Renormalization Group: Dedicated to …, 2024 - World Scientific
Continuous phase transitions in equilibrium statistical mechanics were successfully
described 50 years ago with the development of the renormalization group framework. This …
described 50 years ago with the development of the renormalization group framework. This …
Landau-forbidden quantum criticality in Rydberg quantum simulators
The Landau-Ginzburg-Wilson theory of phase transitions precludes a continuous transition
between two phases that spontaneously break distinct symmetries. However, quantum …
between two phases that spontaneously break distinct symmetries. However, quantum …
Duality between (2+ 1) d quantum critical points
Duality refers to two equivalent descriptions of the same theory from different points of view.
Recently there has been tremendous progress in formulating and understanding possible …
Recently there has been tremendous progress in formulating and understanding possible …
Classification of gapless spin liquids in three-dimensional Kitaev models
Frustrated quantum magnets can harbor unconventional spin-liquid ground states in which
the elementary magnetic moments fractionalize into new emergent degrees of freedom …
the elementary magnetic moments fractionalize into new emergent degrees of freedom …