Quantum entanglement and non-Hermiticity in free-fermion systems

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2408.11652v3
• Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2024 12:10:29 GMT
• Title: Quantum entanglement and non-Hermiticity in free-fermion systems
• Authors: Li-Mei Chen, Yao Zhou, Shuai A. Chen, Peng Ye,
• Abstract summary: This review article reports rapid progress on the generalization and application of entanglement in non-Hermitian free-fermion quantum systems. In particular, we focus on how entanglement concepts are extended to non-Hermitian systems from their Hermitian free-fermion counterparts. We highlight various concrete studies, demonstrating that entanglement entropy remains a powerful diagnostic tool for characterizing non-Hermitian physics.
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• Abstract: This topical review article reports rapid progress on the generalization and application of entanglement in non-Hermitian free-fermion quantum systems. We begin by examining the realization of non-Hermitian quantum systems through the Lindblad master equation, alongside a review of typical non-Hermitian free-fermion systems that exhibit unique features. A pedagogical discussion is provided on the relationship between entanglement quantities and the correlation matrix in Hermitian systems. Building on this foundation, we focus on how entanglement concepts are extended to non-Hermitian systems from their Hermitian free-fermion counterparts, with a review of the general properties that emerge. Finally, we highlight various concrete studies, demonstrating that entanglement entropy remains a powerful diagnostic tool for characterizing non-Hermitian physics. The entanglement spectrum also reflects the topological characteristics of non-Hermitian topological systems, while unique non-Hermitian entanglement behaviors are also discussed. The review is concluded with several future directions. Through this review, we hope to provide a useful guide for researchers who are interested in entanglement in non-Hermitian quantum systems.

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