We show that the Rokhsar-Kivelson (RK) point in quantum dimer models (QDM) can emerge in realistic quantum Ising spin systems. Specifically, we investigate the $J_1$ - $J_2$ - $J_3$ transverse field Ising model on the triangular lattice with large-scale quantum Monte Carlo simulations. We find that the multicritical point in the phase diagram corresponds to the RK point of the QDM on the honeycomb lattice. We further measure the spectral functions and identify three branches of quadratic dispersions. In the phase diagram, we also find a sequence of incommensurate states, which meet the microscopic ingredients for the 'Cantor deconfinement' scenario. Our study provides a promising direction to realise the RK deconfinement in experimental platforms such as magnetic materials or programmable Rydberg arrays.We show that the Rokhsar-Kivelson (RK) point in quantum dimer models (QDM) can emerge in realistic quantum Ising spin systems. Specifically, we investigate the $J_1$-$J_2$-$J_3$ transverse field Ising model on the triangular lattice with large-scale quantum Monte Carlo simulations. We find that the multicritical point in the phase diagram corresponds to the RK point of the QDM on the honeycomb lattice. We further measure the spectral functions and identify three branches of quadratic dispersions. In the phase diagram, we also find a sequence of incommensurate states, which meet the microscopic ingredients for the 'Cantor deconfinement' scenario. Our study provides a promising direction to realise the RK deconfinement in experimental platforms such as magnetic materials or programmable Rydberg arrays.

arXiv:2106.05518Jun 10, 20217 citations

Boson-Fermion mixture and superconducting phases on the honeycomb lattice

Doron L. Bergman, Peter P. Orth, Karyn Le Hur

Bulletin of the American Physical SocietyMar 14, 20080 citations

Fate of CPN−1 Fixed Points with q Monopoles

Matthew S. Block, Roger G. Melko, Ribhu K. Kaul

We present an extensive quantum Monte Carlo study of the Néel to valence-bond solid (VBS) phase transition on rectangular- and honeycomb-lattice SU(N) antiferromagnets in sign-problem-free models. We find that in contrast to the honeycomb lattice and previously studied square-lattice systems, on the rectangular lattice for small N, a first-order Néel-VBS transition is realized. On increasing N≥4, we observe that the transition becomes continuous and with the same universal exponents as found on the honeycomb and square lattices (studied here for N=5, 7, 10), providing strong support for a deconfined quantum critical point. Combining our new results with previous numerical and analytical studies, we present a general phase diagram of the stability of CPN-1 fixed points with q monopoles.We present an extensive quantum Monte Carlo study of the Néel to valence-bond solid (VBS) phase transition on rectangular- and honeycomb-lattice SU(N) antiferromagnets in sign-problem-free models. We find that in contrast to the honeycomb lattice and previously studied square-lattice systems, on the rectangular lattice for small N, a first-order Néel-VBS transition is realized. On increasing N≥4, we observe that the transition becomes continuous and with the same universal exponents as found on the honeycomb and square lattices (studied here for N=5, 7, 10), providing strong support for a deconfined quantum critical point. Combining our new results with previous numerical and analytical studies, we present a general phase diagram of the stability of CPN-1 fixed points with q monopoles.

arXiv:1307.0519Physical Review LettersSep 26, 2013121 citations

Phase Transitions in Lattice Boson Models

Jining Han

Jan 1, 19920 citations

Néel-State to Valence-Bond-Solid Transition on the Honeycomb Lattice: Evidence for Deconfined Criticality

Sumiran Pujari, Kedar Damle, Fabien Alet

We study a spin-1/2 SU(2) model on the honeycomb lattice with nearest-neighbor antiferromagnetic exchange J that favors Néel order and competing six-spin interactions Q that favor a valence-bond-solid (VBS) state in which the bond energies order at the "columnar" wave vector K=(2π/3,-2π/3). We present quantum Monte Carlo evidence for a direct continuous quantum phase transition between Néel and VBS states, with exponents and logarithmic violations of scaling consistent with those at analogous deconfined critical points on the square lattice. Although this strongly suggests a description in terms of deconfined criticality, the measured threefold anisotropy of the phase of the VBS order parameter shows unusual near-marginal behavior at the critical point.We study a spin-1/2 SU(2) model on the honeycomb lattice with nearest-neighbor antiferromagnetic exchange J that favors Néel order and competing six-spin interactions Q that favor a valence-bond-solid (VBS) state in which the bond energies order at the "columnar" wave vector K=(2π/3,-2π/3). We present quantum Monte Carlo evidence for a direct continuous quantum phase transition between Néel and VBS states, with exponents and logarithmic violations of scaling consistent with those at analogous deconfined critical points on the square lattice. Although this strongly suggests a description in terms of deconfined criticality, the measured threefold anisotropy of the phase of the VBS order parameter shows unusual near-marginal behavior at the critical point.

arXiv:1302.1408Physical Review LettersAug 21, 2013114 citations

Deconfined Criticality in a

J-Q

model on Honeycomb lattice

We show that the Rokhsar-Kivelson (RK) point in quantum dimer models (QDM) can emerge in realistic quantum Ising spin systems. Specifically, we investigate the

J_1

J_2

J_3

transverse field Ising model on the triangular lattice with large-scale quantum Monte Carlo simulations. We find that the multicritical point in the phase diagram corresponds to the RK point of the QDM on the honeycomb lattice. We further measure the spectral functions and identify three branches of quadratic dispersions. In the phase diagram, we also find a sequence of incommensurate states, which meet the microscopic ingredients for the 'Cantor deconfinement' scenario. Our study provides a promising direction to realise the RK deconfinement in experimental platforms such as magnetic materials or programmable Rydberg arrays.