Quantum Mpemba Effects from Symmetry Perspectives

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2507.02301v1
• Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:12:49 GMT
• Title: Quantum Mpemba Effects from Symmetry Perspectives
• Authors: Hui Yu, Shuo Liu, Shi-Xin Zhang,
• Abstract summary: Review provides a concise overview of the quantum Mpemba effect (QME)<n>We begin by outlining the classical Mpemba effect and its quantum counterparts, summarizing key findings.<n>We then introduce entanglement asymmetry and charge variance as key metrics for probing the QME from symmetry perspectives.
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• Abstract: Non-equilibrium dynamics have become a central research focus, exemplified by the counterintuitive Mpemba effect where initially hotter systems can cool faster than colder ones. Studied extensively in both classical and quantum regimes, this phenomenon reveals diverse and complex behaviors across different systems. This review provides a concise overview of the quantum Mpemba effect (QME), specifically emphasizing its connection to symmetry breaking and restoration in closed quantum many-body systems. We begin by outlining the classical Mpemba effect and its quantum counterparts, summarizing key findings. Subsequently, we introduce entanglement asymmetry and charge variance as key metrics for probing the QME from symmetry perspectives. Leveraging these tools, we analyze the early- and late-time dynamics of these quantities under Hamiltonian evolution and random unitary circuits. We conclude by discussing significant challenges and promising avenues for future research.

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