Published October 10, 2014 | Version v1
Journal article

Quantum quenches with integrable pre-quench dynamics

  • 1. INFN sezione di Trieste (Italy)
  • 2. SISSA, Via Bonomea 265, I-34136 Trieste (Italy)

Description

We consider the unitary time evolution of a one-dimensional quantum system which is in a stationary state for negative times and then undergoes a sudden change (quench) of a parameter of its Hamiltonian at t = 0. For systems possessing a continuum limit described by a massive quantum field theory we investigate in general perturbative quenches for the case in which the theory is integrable before the quench. (fast track communication)

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1751-8113/47/40/402001

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Physics. A, Mathematical and Theoretical (Online)
Journal Volume
47
Journal Issue
40
Journal Page Range
[6 p.]
ISSN
1751-8121

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
46038733
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
EVOLUTION; HAMILTONIANS; INTEGRAL CALCULUS; ONE-DIMENSIONAL CALCULATIONS; QUANTUM FIELD THEORY
Descriptors DEC
FIELD THEORIES; MATHEMATICAL OPERATORS; MATHEMATICS; QUANTUM OPERATORS