Dynamical Quantum Phase Transitions in U(1) Quantum Link Models
Dynamical Quantum Phase Transitions in U(1) Quantum Link Models
Quantum link models (QLMs) are extensions of Wilson-type lattice gauge theories which realize exact gauge invariance with finite-dimensional Hilbert spaces. QLMs not only reproduce standard features of Wilson lattice gauge theories in equilibrium, but can also host new phenomena such as crystalline confined phases. The local constraints due to gauge …