A Gauss-Bonnet Theorem for Quantum States: Gauss Curvature and Topology in the Projective Hilbert Space

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2510.15760v1
• Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:50:03 GMT
• Title: A Gauss-Bonnet Theorem for Quantum States: Gauss Curvature and Topology in the Projective Hilbert Space
• Authors: Shin-Ming Huang,
• Abstract summary: We calculate the curvature of the quantum metric of Bloch bands using a gauge-invariant formulation based on eigenprojectors.<n>We find that the Gauss curvature is constant over regular regions, but the manifold inevitably develops a closed curve of singular points.<n>By introducing the notion of a front and a signed area form, we derive a generalized Gauss-Bonnet relation that includes a singular curvature term defined along the fold curve.
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• Abstract: Geometry and topology are fundamental to modern condensed matter physics, but their precise connection in quantum systems remains incompletely understood. Here, we develop an analytical scheme for calculating the curvature of the quantum metric of Bloch bands. Using a gauge-invariant formulation based on eigenprojectors, we construct the full Riemannian geometry of the quantum-state manifold and apply it to a two-dimensional two-band model. We find that the Gauss curvature is constant over regular regions, but the manifold inevitably develops a closed curve of singular points where the metric tensor degenerates. These singularities obstruct the conventional Gauss-Bonnet theorem. By introducing the notion of a front and a signed area form, we derive a generalized Gauss-Bonnet relation that includes a singular curvature term defined along the fold curve. This result establishes a direct, quantized link between the total signed Gauss curvature and the Chern number, providing a unified geometric interpretation of Berry curvature and quantum metric. This framework bridges differential geometry and topological band theory, revealing how singular folds mediate the discrepancy between quantum volume and topological charge.

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