Eigenstate Thermalization Hypothesis: A Short Review
Abstract
Understanding how an isolated quantum system evolves toward a thermal state from an initial state far from equilibrium such as one prepared by a global quantum quench has attracted significant interest in recent years. This phenomenon can be elucidated through the Eigenstate Thermalization Hypothesis (ETH), which has had a profound impact across various fields, from high-energy physics to condensed matter physics. The purpose of this review article is to present the fundamental concepts of quantum equilibrium and the ETH to a broad audience within the physics community, particularly for those in high-energy physics who seek a comprehensive understanding of these important topics.
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@article{arxiv.2501.07243,
title = {Eigenstate Thermalization Hypothesis: A Short Review},
author = {Mohsen Alishahiha and Mohammad Javad Vasli},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2501.07243},
year = {2025}
}
Comments
Based on the review talk presented at the "Workshop on Dynamics and Scrambling of Quantum Information", December 2024, IPM