Optimal time-dependent lattice models for nonequilibrium dynamics
arXiv:1006.3530 · doi:10.1088/1367-2630/13/4/043003
Abstract
Lattice models are abundant in theoretical and condensed-matter physics. Generally, lattice models contain time-independent hopping and interaction parameters that are derived from the Wannier functions of the noninteracting problem. Here, we present a new concept based on time-dependent Wannier functions and the variational principle that leads to optimal time-dependent lattice models. As an application, we use the Bose-Hubbard model with time-dependent Wannier functions to study a quench scenario involving higher bands. We find a separation of times scales in the dynamics and show that under some circumstances the multi-band nonequilibrium dynamics of a quantum system can be obtained essentially at the cost of a single-band model.
14 pages, 3 figures
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