Statistical mechanics for non-Hermitian quantum systems
arXiv:2304.04691 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevResearch.5.033196
Abstract
We present a systematic study of statistical mechanics for non-Hermitian quantum systems. Our work reveals that the stability of a non-Hermitian system necessitates the existence of a single path-dependent conserved quantity, which, in conjunction with the system's Hamiltonian, dictates the equilibrium state. By elucidating the relationship between the Hamiltonian and the supported conserved quantity, we propose criteria for discerning equilibrium states with finite relaxation times. Although our findings indicate that only non-Hermitian systems with real energy spectrum precisely possess such conserved quantities, we also demonstrate that an effective conserved quantity can manifest in certain systems with complex energy spectra. The effective conserved quantity, alongside the effective transitions within their associated subspace, collectively determines the system's equilibrium state. Our results provide valuable insights into non-Hermitian systems across more realistic contexts and hold potential for applications in a diverse range of physical systems.
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