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Numerical study of quantum many body systems
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Abstract
This paper explores the numerical study of quantum many-body systems with an emphasis on exact diagonalization techniques. The complexity of strongly correlated systems, often governed by large Hilbert spaces, presents significant computational challenges, making exact solutions difficult. In this work, we examine methods to simplify these systems by leveraging techniques such as the Schrieffer-Wolff transformation, which decouples high-energy and low-energy states, and the use of symmetry operators to block-diagonalize Hamiltonians and so on. These approaches are demonstrated with examples such as the hydrogen atom and a lambda system. The second part of the paper focuses on specific case studies, including a one-dimensional spin model and Bose-Hubbard model. The latter is crucial for understanding the behavior of interacting bosons in lattice systems and phenomena such as the superfluid-Mott insulator transition. We present a detailed investigation of the phase diagram for the one-dimensional Bose-Hubbard model using both exact diagonalization and mean field theory, providing insights into its quantum phase transitions. This study underscores the potential of exact diagonalization in quantum simulations and highlights its relevance for experimental setups involving trapped ions and superconducting qubits.
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quantum simulation, exact diagonalization, Bose-Hubbard model, Schrieffer-Wolff transformation, effective Hamiltonian, Heisenberg model
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Hu,H. (2024). Numerical study of quantum many body systems. Advances in Engineering Innovation,13,1-30.
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