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arXiv:1607.06895 · Physical Review X

Observation of a Dissipative Phase Transition in a One-Dimensional Circuit QED Lattice

Mattias Fitzpatrick, Neereja M. Sundaresan, Andy C. Y. Li, Jens Koch, Andrew Houck

Published Feb 10, 2017• 398 citations
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Abstract

Nonequilibrium phase transitions, where the physical properties of a system change suddenly, are of fundamental importance in condensed matter physics but are not well understood. Such phase transitions are now observed in a circuit quantum electrodynamics lattice, paving the way for greater insight into exotic materials.
DOI
10.1103/physrevx.7.011016

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