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Exceptional points (EPs) in anti-parity-time (APT)-symmetric systems have attracted significant interest. While linear APT-symmetric systems exhibit structural similarities with nonlinear dissipative systems, such as mutually…

Optics · Physics 2025-09-03 Takahiro Uemura , Kenta Takata , Masaya Notomi

We develop a systematically general theory of one-dimensional (1D) non-Hermitian systems, elaborating on the energy bands, the band degeneracy, and the defectiveness of eigenstates under open boundary conditions. We analyze the band…

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics · Physics 2022-02-22 Yongxu Fu , Shaolong Wan

The exceptional point, known as the non-Hermitian degeneracy, has special topological structure, leading to various counterintuitive phenomena and novel applications, which are refreshing our cognition of quantum physics. One particularly…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2021-05-05 Wenquan Liu , Yang Wu , Chang-Kui Duan , Xing Rong , Jiangfeng Du

We proposed a framework for the topological classification of non-Hermitian systems. Different from previous $K$-theoretical approaches, our approach is a homotopy classification, which enables us to see more topological invariants.…

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics · Physics 2022-06-09 Zhi Li , Roger S. K. Mong

Hyperbolic lattices are starting to be explored in search of novel phases of matter. At the same time, non-Hermitian physics has come to the forefront in photonic, optical, phononic, and condensed matter systems. In this work, we introduce…

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics · Physics 2024-04-30 Nisarg Chadha , Awadhesh Narayan

We explore the effect of self-orthogonality at exceptional points (EPs) in non-Hermitian Parity-Time-symmetric systems. Using a driven three-band lattice model, we show that the Rabi frequency diverges as the system approaches an EP due to…

Other Condensed Matter · Physics 2025-07-15 Alexander Fritzsche , Riccardo Sorbello , Ronny Thomale , Alexander Szameit

In the band theory for non-Hermitian systems, the energy eigenvalues, which are complex, can exhibit non-trivial topology which is not present in Hermitian systems. In one dimension, it was recently noted theoretically and demonstrated…

Optics · Physics 2022-10-19 Charles C. Wojcik , Kai Wang , Avik Dutt , Janet Zhong , Shanhui Fan

We investigate the flat-band properties and topological phase transitions in a non-Hermitian twisted bilayer $\alpha-T_3$ lattice. Here, non-Hermiticity is introduced via Hatano-Nelson-type asymmetric hopping, while an aligned hexagonal…

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics · Physics 2026-04-01 Shaina Gandhi , Gourab Paul , Srijata Lahiri , Saurabh Basu

Non-Abelian physics, originating from noncommutative sequences of operations, unveils novel topological degrees of freedom for advancing band theory and quantum computation. In photonics, significant efforts have been devoted to developing…

Optics · Physics 2026-02-02 Gyunghun Kim , Jensen Li , Xianji Piao , Namkyoo Park , Sunkyu Yu

Exceptional points (EPs), arising in non-Hermitian systems, have garnered significant attention in recent years, enabling advancements in sensing, wave manipulation, and mode selectivity. However, their role in quantum systems, particularly…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2026-01-21 Chenghe Yu , Mingsheng Tian , Ningxin Kong , Matteo Fadel , Xinyao Huang , Qiongyi He

Recently, there has been a lot of activity in the research field of topological non-Hermitian physics, partly driven by fundamental interests and partly driven by applications in photonics. However, despite these activities, a general…

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics · Physics 2019-06-26 W. B. Rui , Y. X. Zhao , Andreas P. Schnyder

We show the existence of non-Hermitian degeneracies, known as exceptional points, in the collective mode spectrum of Fermi liquids with quadrupolar interactions. Through a careful analysis of the analytic properties of the dynamic…

Strongly Correlated Electrons · Physics 2020-11-26 Rui Aquino , Daniel G. Barci

Electromagnetic waves propagating, at finite speeds, in conventional wave-guiding structures are reflected by discontinuities and decay in lossy regions. In this Letter, we drastically modify this typical guided-wave behavior by combining…

Optics · Physics 2018-09-12 S. Ali Hassani Gangaraj , Francesco Monticone

Electronic fluids can display exciting dynamical properties. In particular, due to Landau damping, the collective modes spectrum of an electronic system with multipolar interactions is non-hermitian, and can present non-hermitian…

Strongly Correlated Electrons · Physics 2024-09-02 Rui Aquino , Nathan O. Silvano , Daniel G. Barci

The control of wave scattering in complex non-Hermitian settings is an exciting subject -- often challenging the creativity of researchers and stimulating the imagination of the public. Successful outcomes include invisibility cloaks,…

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics · Physics 2025-04-28 Jared Erb , Nadav Shaibe , Robert Calvo , Daniel Lathrop , Thomas Antonsen , Tsampikos Kottos , Steven M. Anlage

Exceptional points, at which two or more eigenfunctions of a Hamiltonian coalesce, occur in non-Hermitian systems and lead to surprising physical effects. In particular, the behaviour of a system under parameter variation can differ…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2019-12-04 Bradley Longstaff , Eva-Maria Graefe

We investigate a scheme for observing the third-order exceptional point (EP3) in an ion-cavity setting. In the lambda-type level configuration, the ion is driven by a pump field, and the resonator is probed with another weak laser field. We…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2023-11-07 Jinuk Kim , Taegyu Ha , Donggeon Kim , Dowon Lee , Ki-Se Lee , Jongcheol Won , Youngil Moon , Moonjoo Lee

One of the key features of non-Hermitian systems is the occurrence of exceptional points (EPs), spectral degeneracies where the eigenvalues and eigenvectors merge. In this work, we propose applying neural networks to characterize EPs by…

Disordered Systems and Neural Networks · Physics 2023-12-05 Md. Afsar Reja , Awadhesh Narayan

We construct a theory to introduce the concept of topologically robust exceptional points (EP). Starting from an ordered system with $N$ elements, we find the necessary condition to have the highest order exceptional point, namely…

Optics · Physics 2018-12-07 Cem Yuce , Hamidreza Ramezani

Exceptional points (EPs) are singularities in non-Hermitian systems, where the system transmission spectrum varies significantly at the phase transition point. Here, we propose a practical scheme to study the changes of the optomechanically…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2025-12-25 Y. Pan , H. -L. Zhang , Y. -F. Jiao , D. -Y. Wang , S. -L. Su , H. Jing