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Non-equilibrium thermodynamics can provide strong advantages when compared to more standard equilibrium situations. Here, we present a general framework to study its application to concrete problems, which is valid also beyond the…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2023-03-16 Qiongyuan Wu , Matteo Carlesso

Non-Hermitian dynamics in quantum systems have unveiled novel phenomena, yet the implementation of valid non-Hermitian quantum measurement remains a challenge, because a universal quantum projective mechanism on the complete but skewed…

For a subclass of a general $\mathcal{PT}-$symmetric Hamiltonian obeying anti-commutation relation with its conjugate, a Hermitian basis is found that spans the bi-orthonormal energy eigenvectors. Using the modified projectors constructed…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2025-12-04 Baibhab Bose , Devvrat Tiwari , Subhashish Banerjee

The eigenstate thermalization hypothesis (ETH) has been highly influential in explaining thermodynamic behavior of closed quantum systems. As of yet, it is unclear whether and how the ETH applies to non-Hermitian systems. Here, we introduce…

This work deals with the physical system governed by a Hamiltonian operator, in two-dimensional space, of spinless charged particles subject to a perpendicular magnetic field B, coupled with a harmonic potential in the context of…

Statistical Mechanics · Physics 2025-04-30 Bienvenu Gnim Adewi , Isiaka Aremua , Laure Gouba

A defining quantity of a physical system is its energy which is represented by the Hamiltonian. In closed quantum mechanical or/and coherent wave-based systems the Hamiltonian is introduced as a Hermitian operator which ensures real energy…

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics · Physics 2026-01-05 Jamal Berakdar , Xi-guang Wang

We study the quantum entropy of systems that are described by general non-Hermitian Hamiltonians, including those which can model the effects of sinks or sources. We generalize the von Neumann entropy to the non- Hermitian case and find…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2016-03-18 Alessandro Sergi , Konstantin G. Zloshchastiev

We survey some of the main conceptual developments in the study of PT-symmetric and pseudo-Hermitian Hamiltonian operators that have taken place during the past ten years or so. We offer a precise mathematical description of a quantum…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2015-05-19 Ali Mostafazadeh

Recently, apparent nonphysical implications of non-Hermitian quantum mechanics (NHQM) have been discussed in the literature. In particular, the apparent violation of the no-signaling theorem, discrimination of nonorthogonal states, and the…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2019-12-25 Chia-Yi Ju , Adam Miranowicz , Guang-Yin Chen , Franco Nori

Quantum entanglement plays a crucial role not only in understanding Hermitian many-body systems but also in offering valuable insights into non-Hermitian quantum systems. In this paper, we analytically investigate the entanglement…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2025-04-09 Pei-Yun Yang , Yu-Chin Tzeng

In this thesis, we focus on the energetic analysis within autonomous quantum systems. To this aim, we propose a novel and general formalism for a dynamic description of the energy exchanges between interacting subsystems. From the Schmidt…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2022-11-15 André Hernandes Alves Malavazi

A non-commuting measurement transfers, via the apparatus, information encoded in a system's state to the external "observer". Classical measurements determine properties of physical objects. In the quantum realm, the very same notion…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2016-08-31 Bartłomiej Gardas , Sebastian Deffner , Avadh Saxena

The eigenspectrum of a non-normal matrix, which does not commute with its Hermitian conjugate, is a central issue of non-Hermitian physics that has been extensively studied in the past few years. There is, however, another characteristic of…

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics · Physics 2022-02-16 Nobuyuki Okuma , Yuya O. Nakagawa

We review selected advances in the theoretical understanding of complex quantum many-body systems with regard to emergent notions of quantum statistical mechanics. We cover topics such as equilibration and thermalisation in pure state…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2018-06-14 C. Gogolin , J. Eisert

Non-Hermitian Hamiltonians enrich quantum physics by extending conventional phase diagrams, enabling novel topological phenomena, and realizing exceptional points with potential applications in quantum sensing. Here, we present an…

The fundamental assumption of statistical mechanics is that the system is equally likely in any of the accessible microstates. Based on this assumption, the Boltzmann distribution is derived and the full theory of statistical thermodynamics…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2015-05-18 X. L. Huang , B. Cui , X. X. Yi

The proper definition of entropy is fundamental to the relationship between statistical mechanics and thermodynamics. It also plays a major role in the recent debate about the validity of the concept of negative temperature. In this paper,…

Statistical Mechanics · Physics 2015-11-18 Robert H. Swendsen

Examples are given of non-Hermitian Hamiltonian operators which have a real spectrum. Some of the investigated operators are expressed in terms of the generators of the Weil-Heisenberg algebra. It is argued that the existence of an…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2009-09-29 João da Providência , Natália Bebiano , João Pinheiro da Providência

The energy spectra of two different quantum systems are paired through supersymmetric algorithms. One of the systems is Hermitian and the other is characterized by a complex-valued potential, both of them with only real eigenvalues in their…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2020-11-04 Kevin Zelaya , Sara Cruz y Cruz , Oscar Rosas-Ortiz

Using the quantum Hamiltonian for a gravitational system with boundary, we find the partition function and derive the resulting thermodynamics. The Hamiltonian is the boundary term required by functional differentiability of the action for…

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology · Physics 2009-11-07 Seth A. Major , Kevin L. Setter