Information in quantum field theory simulators: Thin-film superfluid helium

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2508.07247v1
• Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2025 09:00:45 GMT
• Title: Information in quantum field theory simulators: Thin-film superfluid helium
• Authors: Maciej T. Jarema, Cameron R. D. Bunney, Vitor S. Barroso, Mohammadamin Tajik, Chris Goodwin, Silke Weinfurtner,
• Abstract summary: We present a methodology for measuring mutual information in an experimental simulator of non-interacting quantum fields.<n>We propose using the analogue $(2 + 1)$-dimensional spacetime offered by thin films of superfluid helium.<n>We provide numerical predictions incorporating the natural thermal state of the helium sample that exemplify an area-law scaling of mutual information.
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• Abstract: Understanding quantum correlations through information-theoretic measures is fundamental to developments in quantum field theory, quantum information, and quantum many-body physics. A central feature in a plethora of systems is the area law, under which information scales with the size of the boundary of the system, rather than volume. Whilst many systems and regimes exhibiting an area law have been identified theoretically, experimental verification remains limited, particularly in continuous systems. We present a methodology for measuring mutual information in an experimental simulator of non-interacting quantum fields, and propose using the analogue $(2 + 1)$-dimensional spacetime offered by thin films of superfluid helium. We provide numerical predictions incorporating the natural thermal state of the helium sample that exemplify an area-law scaling of mutual information, and characterise deviations attributable to the inherent finite system size.

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