Sign optimization and complex saddle points in one-dimensional QCD

Abstract

We study one-dimensional QCD at finite quark density by using the sign optimization framework. The fermion sign problem is mitigated by deforming the path integral domain, $SU(3)$ to a complexified one $\mathcal{M}\subset SL(3)$, explicitly constructed to reduce the phase fluctuations. The complexification is constructed using the angular representation of $SU(3)$. We provide a physical explanation of the optimization procedure in terms of complex saddle points. This picture connects the sign optimization framework to the generalized Lefschetz thimbles.

6 pages, 4 figures

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