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Universal relation for operator complexity

Quantum Physics 2022-06-22 v3 High Energy Physics - Theory

Abstract

We study Krylov complexity CKC_K and operator entropy SKS_K in operator growth. We find that for a variety of systems, including chaotic ones and integrable theories, the two quantities always enjoy a logarithmic relation SKlogCKS_K\sim \log{C_K} at long times, where dissipative behavior emerges in unitary evolution. Otherwise, the relation does not hold any longer. Universality of the relation is deeply connected to irreversibility of operator growth.

Cite

@article{arxiv.2202.07220,
  title  = {Universal relation for operator complexity},
  author = {Zhong-Ying Fan},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2202.07220},
  year   = {2022}
}

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Ppublication version.Minor revisions, conclusions unchanged. 22pages,4figures

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