Variational Scarring in Open Two-Dimensional Quantum Dots
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
2025-09-19 v3 Quantum Physics
Abstract
Quantum scars have recently been directly visualized in graphene quantum dots (Nature 635, 841 (2024)), revealing their resilience and influence on electron dynamics in mesoscopic systems. Here, we examine variational scarring in two-dimensional quantum dots and demonstrate that these states remain robust even in an open system. We show that controlled perturbations enable modulation of electronic transmission via scarred states, presenting a viable approach to tuning quantum transport. These findings provide insights into the role of scarring in mesoscopic transport and open pathways for experimental realization in quantum devices.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2502.02752,
title = {Variational Scarring in Open Two-Dimensional Quantum Dots},
author = {Fartash Chalangari and Joonas Keski-Rahkonen and Simo Selinummi and Esa Räsänen},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2502.02752},
year = {2025}
}