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arXiv:2512.23248 · Advanced Quantum Technologies

Quantum Phase Transitions in Coherent Ising Machines: XY Model for Demonstration

Shuang-Quan Ma, Jing-Yi-Ran Jin, Qing Ai

quant-phphysics.opticsSubmitted Dec 29, 2025• Announced Dec 30, 2025• 0 citations• Revised Sep 4, 2026 (v2)
v1 · Dec 29, 2025v2 · Sep 4, 2026
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Abstract

In this work, we study the detection of quantum phase transitions (QPTs) in coherent Ising machines (CIMs) through a spectral mapping between the one-dimensional XY spin model and a network of degenerate optical parametric oscillators (DOPOs). This exact correspondence reveals that the DOPO spectrum faithfully encodes the critical behavior of anisotropic and isotropic XY chains, while a strongly anisotropic regime provides a controlled near-transverse-field-Ising realization, with the energy gap closing precisely at the critical point. The ground-state energy density and its derivatives are analyzed, and the resulting singularities in magnetic susceptibility accurately pinpoint the quantum critical points of the corresponding spin model. These results show that CIMs not only serve as powerful platforms for solving combinatorial optimization problems but also provide a versatile tool for probing universal quantum critical phenomena, bridging quantum-spin models and photonic quantum systems.

Journal reference
Adv. Quantum Tech. 9, e70428 (2026)
DOI
10.1002/qute.70428
Comments
16 pages,6 figures

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