Quantum Quench and $f$-Sum Rules on Linear and Non-linear Conductivities

Abstract

Considering a quench process in which an electric field pulse is applied to the system, "$f$-sum rule" for the conductivity for general quantum many-particle systems is derived. It is furthermore extended to an infinite series of sum rules, applicable to the nonlinear conductivity at every order.

5 pages, 1 figure; v3: numerical factors corrected