First-order quantum phase transition in a finite system

A. Leviatan*

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Abstract

The dynamics at the critical point of a general first-order quantum phase transition in a finite system is examined from an algebraic perspective. Suitable Hamiltonians are constructed whose spectra exhibit coexistence of states corresponding to two degenerate minima in the energy surface separated by an arbitrary barrier. Explicit expressions are derived for wave functions and observables at the critical point.

Original languageEnglish
Article number051301
JournalPhysical Review C - Nuclear Physics
Volume74
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006

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