Quantum Desynchronization of Limit Cycles

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2605.30302v1
• Date: Thu, 28 May 2026 17:46:35 GMT
• Title: Quantum Desynchronization of Limit Cycles
• Abstract summary: We show how the synchronization of continuous variable quantum systems breaks down by proliferation of quantum phase slips.<n>This approach also allows us to address non-Markovian effects on the synchronization of limit cycles.
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• Abstract: It is well known from classical physics that weakly coupled self-sustained oscillators may spontaneously lock their phases. Just like classical synchronization is known to break down due to noise induced phase slips, we show here how the synchronization of continuous variable quantum systems breaks down by proliferation of quantum phase slips. Within a Keldysh path integral formulation of limit cycles, we analyze the phase dynamics and show how, in spite of strong phase correlations, quantum phase slips degrade the actual phase locking. This approach also allows us to address non-Markovian effects on the synchronization of limit cycles, which we illustrate explicitly for superconducting resonators coupled via a voltage biased double quantum dot.

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