Solvable Sachdev-Ye-Kitaev models in higher dimensions: from diffusion to many-body localization

Abstract

Many aspects of many-body localization (MBL) transitions remain elusive so far. Here, we propose a higher-dimensional generalization of the Sachdev-Ye-Kitaev (SYK) model and show that it exhibits a MBL transition. The model on a bipartite lattice has $N$ Majorana fermions with SYK interactions on each site of the $A$ sublattice and $M$ free Majorana fermions on each site the of $B$ sublattice, where $N$ and $M$ are large and finite. For $r$$\equiv$$M/N<r_c$=1, it describes a diffusive metal exhibiting maximal chaos. Remarkably, its diffusive constant $D$ vanishes [$D$$\propto$$(r_c-r{)}^{1/2}$] as $r$$\to$$r_c$, implying a dynamical transition to a MBL phase. It is further supported by numerical calculations of level statistics which changes from Wigner-Dyson ($r$$<$$r_c$) to Poisson ($r$$>$$r_c$) distributions. Note that no subdiffusive phase intervenes between diffusive and MBL phases. Moreover, the critical exponent $\nu$=0, violating the Harris criterion. Our higher-dimensional SYK model may provide a promising arena to explore exotic MBL transitions.

published version in PRL

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