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Chinese Physics B

Detecting the quantum phase transition from the perspective of quantum information in the Aubry–André model

Geng-Biao Wei, Ye Liu, Dong Wang

Published Mar 1, 2024• 0 citations
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Abstract We investigate the effectiveness of entropic uncertainty, entanglement and steering in discerning quantum phase transitions (QPTs). Specifically, we observe significant fluctuations in entropic uncertainty as the driving parameter traverses the phase transition point. It is observed that the entropic uncertainty, entanglement and quantum steering, based on the electron distribution probability, can serve as indicators for detecting QPTs. Notably, we reveal an intriguing anticorrelation relationship between entropic uncertainty and entanglement in the Aubry–André model. Moreover, we explore the feasibility of detecting a QPT when the period parameter is a rational number. These observations open up new and efficient avenues for probing QPTs.

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10.1088/1674-1056/ad2f1f

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