Phase transitions, symmetries, and tunneling in Kerr parametric oscillators

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2504.15347v1
• Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:00:19 GMT
• Title: Phase transitions, symmetries, and tunneling in Kerr parametric oscillators
• Authors: Miguel A. Prado Reynoso, Edson M. Signor, Jamil Khalouf-Rivera, Alexandre D. Ribeiro, Francisco Pérez-Bernal, Lea F. Santos,
• Abstract summary: We study the onset of ground-state and excited-state quantum phase transitions in KPOs.<n>We identify the critical points associated with quantum phase transitions and analyze their influence on the energy spectrum and tunneling dynamics.<n>Our findings provide insights into the engineering of robust quantum states, quantum dynamics control, and onset of quantum phase transitions with implications for critical quantum sensing.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Quantum Kerr parametric oscillators (KPOs) are systems out of equilibrium with a wide range of applications in quantum computing, quantum sensing, and fundamental research. They have been realized in superconducting circuits and photonic platforms. In this work, we explore the onset of ground-state and excited-state quantum phase transitions in KPOs, focusing on the role of the phase-space rotational symmetry when the driving frequency is $\mu$ times the oscillator's natural frequency, specifically for $\mu=1,2,3,4$. These cases are experimentally accessible in superconducting circuits, where the Floquet quasienergy spectrum can also be studied as a function of tunable control parameters. Using the classical Hamiltonian of the system, we identify the critical points associated with quantum phase transitions and analyze the emergence of both real and avoided level crossings, examining their influence on the energy spectrum and tunneling dynamics. Our findings provide insights into the engineering of robust quantum states, quantum dynamics control, and onset of quantum phase transitions with implications for critical quantum sensing.

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