Non-hermitian physics

Y Ashida, Z Gong, M Ueda - Advances in Physics, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
A review is given on the foundations and applications of non-Hermitian classical and
quantum physics. First, key theorems and central concepts in non-Hermitian linear algebra …

Non-Hermitian optics and photonics: from classical to quantum

C Wang, Z Fu, W Mao, J Qie, AD Stone… - Advances in Optics and …, 2023 - opg.optica.org
Non-Hermitian optics is a burgeoning field at the intersection of quantum physics,
electrodynamics, and nanophotonics. It provides a new perspective of the role of gain and …

Quantum spin liquid states

Y Zhou, K Kanoda, TK Ng - Reviews of Modern Physics, 2017 - APS
This is an introductory review of the physics of quantum spin liquid states. Quantum
magnetism is a rapidly evolving field, and recent developments reveal that the ground states …

Dielectric microcavities: Model systems for wave chaos and non-Hermitian physics

H Cao, J Wiersig - Reviews of Modern Physics, 2015 - APS
This is a review on theoretical and experimental studies on dielectric microcavities, which
play a significant role in fundamental and applied research. The basic concepts and theories …

Emergence, coalescence, and topological properties of multiple exceptional points and their experimental realization

K Ding, G Ma, M Xiao, ZQ Zhang, CT Chan - Physical Review X, 2016 - APS
Non-Hermitian systems distinguish themselves from Hermitian systems by exhibiting a
phase transition point called an exceptional point (EP), at which two eigenstates coalesce …

A phonon laser operating at an exceptional point

J Zhang, B Peng, ŞK Özdemir, K Pichler, DO Krimer… - Nature …, 2018 - nature.com
Non-Hermitian physical systems have attracted considerable attention lately for their
unconventional behaviour around exceptional points (EPs)—spectral singularities at which …

Petermann-factor sensitivity limit near an exceptional point in a Brillouin ring laser gyroscope

H Wang, YH Lai, Z Yuan, MG Suh, K Vahala - Nature communications, 2020 - nature.com
Exceptional points are singularities of open systems, and among their many remarkable
properties, they provide a way to enhance the responsivity of sensors. Here we show that …

Quantum phase transitions of metals in two spatial dimensions. I. Ising-nematic order

MA Metlitski, S Sachdev - Physical Review B—Condensed Matter and …, 2010 - APS
We present a renormalization-group theory for the onset of Ising-nematic order in a Fermi
liquid in two spatial dimensions. This is a quantum phase transition, driven by electron …

Low-energy effective theory of Fermi surface coupled with U(1) gauge field in dimensions

SS Lee - Physical Review B—Condensed Matter and Materials …, 2009 - APS
We study the low-energy effective theory for a non-Fermi-liquid state in 2+ 1 dimensions,
where a transverse U (1) gauge field is coupled with a patch of Fermi surface with N flavors …

Non-Hermitian chiral degeneracy of gated graphene metasurfaces

S Baek, SH Park, D Oh, K Lee, S Lee, H Lim… - Light: Science & …, 2023 - nature.com
Non-Hermitian degeneracies, also known as exceptional points (EPs), have been the focus
of much attention due to their singular eigenvalue surface structure. Nevertheless, as …