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Non-Hermitian Twisting Theory under the open boundary condition

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics 2026-05-26 v1 Quantum Physics

Abstract

The non-Hermitian skin effect (NHSE) is a hallmark of non-Hermitian system, yet its generalized Brillouin zone (GBZ) description is restricted to periodic systems. We develop a site-resolved theory via a local scaling transformation (LST), introducing local twisting TnT_n to quantify metric operator ξ\xi nontriviality. This elucidates the NHSE's origin and uncovers the generalized multiple-channel skin effect (MCSE). Exploiting TnT_n's translational independence, we define the Zahlen-Brillouin Zone (ZBZ), extending non-Hermitian band theory to nonperiodic and disordered lattices. Furthermore, we unify the ξ\xi with GBZ Riemannian geometry, establishing the metric and state correspondence (MSC) as the principle for real-space localization. With a global skin index Γ\mathbf\Gamma for phase transitions, our results provide a universal paradigm for non-Hermitian physics in both crystalline and amorphous media.

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@article{arxiv.2605.25386,
  title  = {Non-Hermitian Twisting Theory under the open boundary condition},
  author = {Chen-Hao Zhao and Jia-Rui Li and Yuping Tian and Wei-Jiang Gong},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2605.25386},
  year   = {2026}
}

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6 pages, 3 figures, 1 table

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