Non-Hermitian Twisting Theory under the open boundary condition
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 to quantify metric operator nontriviality. This elucidates the NHSE's origin and uncovers the generalized multiple-channel skin effect (MCSE). Exploiting 's translational independence, we define the Zahlen-Brillouin Zone (ZBZ), extending non-Hermitian band theory to nonperiodic and disordered lattices. Furthermore, we unify the with GBZ Riemannian geometry, establishing the metric and state correspondence (MSC) as the principle for real-space localization. With a global skin index for phase transitions, our results provide a universal paradigm for non-Hermitian physics in both crystalline and amorphous media.
Cite
@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}
}
Comments
6 pages, 3 figures, 1 table