About this Research Topic
Non-stationary quantum many-body dynamics is a burgeoning field within theoretical physics that focuses on understanding time-dependent states in quantum systems. Unlike stationary dynamics, which have been extensively studied, non-stationary dynamics are less understood but are equally pervasive in natural phenomena, such as seasonal temperature variations and biophysical processes. Recent advancements have begun to shed light on the non-stationary behavior of quantum many-body systems, revealing complex phenomena like weak ergodicity breaking, quantum many-body scars, and time crystals. Despite these advancements, significant gaps remain in our understanding, particularly in how these non-stationary behaviors emerge from fundamental microscopic laws. Addressing these gaps is crucial for both advancing theoretical physics and developing practical quantum technologies, such as quantum computers.
This research topic aims to highlight and motivate further concentrated research on quantum non-stationary behavior. Specifically, it seeks to unite various seemingly disparate non-stationary dynamics, including weak ergodicity breaking, oscillations in quadratic models, dissipative and isolated time crystals, confinement, and quantum synchronization. The goal is to foster a comprehensive understanding of these phenomena by exploring both analytical and numerical approaches, as well as experimental studies. By doing so, the research aims to answer critical questions about the fundamental principles governing non-stationary quantum many-body dynamics and their potential technological applications.
To gather further insights into the boundaries of non-stationary quantum many-body dynamics, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Dynamical symmetries (both fundamental and applicative studies)
• Time crystals
• Quantum many-body scars
• Hilbert space fragmentation
• Quantum synchronization
• Confinement in many-body systems
• Non-ergodic quantum many-body dynamics (more broadly)
This topic accepts mathematical, theoretical, and experimental research articles, encouraging a multidisciplinary approach to unravel the complexities of non-stationary quantum many-body dynamics.
This research topic aims to highlight and motivate further concentrated research on quantum non-stationary behavior. Specifically, it seeks to unite various seemingly disparate non-stationary dynamics, including weak ergodicity breaking, oscillations in quadratic models, dissipative and isolated time crystals, confinement, and quantum synchronization. The goal is to foster a comprehensive understanding of these phenomena by exploring both analytical and numerical approaches, as well as experimental studies. By doing so, the research aims to answer critical questions about the fundamental principles governing non-stationary quantum many-body dynamics and their potential technological applications.
To gather further insights into the boundaries of non-stationary quantum many-body dynamics, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Dynamical symmetries (both fundamental and applicative studies)
• Time crystals
• Quantum many-body scars
• Hilbert space fragmentation
• Quantum synchronization
• Confinement in many-body systems
• Non-ergodic quantum many-body dynamics (more broadly)
This topic accepts mathematical, theoretical, and experimental research articles, encouraging a multidisciplinary approach to unravel the complexities of non-stationary quantum many-body dynamics.
Keywords: Non-stationary, quantum, dynamics, many-body, ergodicity, scars, time crystals, synchronization, confinement, fragmentation.
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