A quantum time crystal (QTC) is a novel quantum mechanical ground state that was recently proposed by Wilczek. Although many QTC models have been proposed, it is not clear yet if such states are possible. We propose the idea that an incommensurate charge density wave (ICDW) forms a quantum space crystal (QSC), which is an extension of a QTC in the spatial domain. Consequently, a rotating ring-shaped ICDW naturally forms a quantum space-time crystal (QSTC), which combines the two concepts of QTC and QSC. The breaking of space-time translation symmetry is understood using time-dependent density matrices. Furthermore, we show that this model can be observed in real systems such as TaS $_3$ ring crystals at finite temperature. Our results suggest that QTC/QSTC can exist.A quantum time crystal (QTC) is a novel quantum mechanical ground state that was recently proposed by Wilczek. Although many QTC models have been proposed, it is not clear yet if such states are possible. We propose the idea that an incommensurate charge density wave (ICDW) forms a quantum space crystal (QSC), which is an extension of a QTC in the spatial domain. Consequently, a rotating ring-shaped ICDW naturally forms a quantum space-time crystal (QSTC), which combines the two concepts of QTC and QSC. The breaking of space-time translation symmetry is understood using time-dependent density matrices. Furthermore, we show that this model can be observed in real systems such as TaS$_3$ ring crystals at finite temperature. Our results suggest that QTC/QSTC can exist.

arXiv:1510.01830Oct 7, 20150 citations

Quantum Crystals of Matter and Light

Tobias Donner

Bulletin of the American Physical SocietyJun 8, 20170 citations

Quantum Phases

Springer eBooksJul 4, 20070 citations

Optical quantum computer based on RDS crystal

Z. S. Sazonova, Ranjit Singh

We have proposed the construction of optical quantum computer (OQC) on regular domain structure (RDS) crystal. By using RDS crystal, we can perform all the logical operations on one RDS crystal. Moreover, RDS crystals are parctically independent to the heating effects i.e., can perform logic operations constantly without cooling the RDS crystal. Also, we have proposed the quantum parallelsim i.e., parallel coherent laser beams are injected at the input of the RDS crystals. By using the RDS crystal we can perform the reduce the requirements of the linear and nonlinear optical components.We have proposed the construction of optical quantum computer (OQC) on regular domain structure (RDS) crystal. By using RDS crystal, we can perform all the logical operations on one RDS crystal. Moreover, RDS crystals are parctically independent to the heating effects i.e., can perform logic operations constantly without cooling the RDS crystal. Also, we have proposed the quantum parallelsim i.e., parallel coherent laser beams are injected at the input of the RDS crystals. By using the RDS crystal we can perform the reduce the requirements of the linear and nonlinear optical components.

arXiv:quant-ph/0108065Aug 13, 20010 citations

Pauli Crystal Superradiance

Daniel Ortuño-Gonzalez, Rui Lin, Justyna Stefaniak +4 more

Pauli crystals are unique geometric structures of noninteracting fermions, resembling crystals, that emerge solely from Fermi statistics and confinement. Unlike genuine quantum crystals that arise from interparticle interactions, Pauli crystals do not break translation symmetry but nonetheless exhibit nontrivial many-body correlations. In this Letter, we explore Pauli crystal formation in a cavity-fermion setup. We analytically show that when coupled to a cavity, degeneracy in Pauli crystals can trigger zero-threshold transitions to superradiance. This superradiance is accompanied by the emergence of a genuine quantum crystalline state, wherein the atomic density is periodically modulated. We substantiate our findings using state-of-the-art numerical simulations. The combined interplay between statistics, confinement geometry, and interactions mediated by light thus facilitates a novel pathway to quantum crystallization.Pauli crystals are unique geometric structures of noninteracting fermions, resembling crystals, that emerge solely from Fermi statistics and confinement. Unlike genuine quantum crystals that arise from interparticle interactions, Pauli crystals do not break translation symmetry but nonetheless exhibit nontrivial many-body correlations. In this Letter, we explore Pauli crystal formation in a cavity-fermion setup. We analytically show that when coupled to a cavity, degeneracy in Pauli crystals can trigger zero-threshold transitions to superradiance. This superradiance is accompanied by the emergence of a genuine quantum crystalline state, wherein the atomic density is periodically modulated. We substantiate our findings using state-of-the-art numerical simulations. The combined interplay between statistics, confinement geometry, and interactions mediated by light thus facilitates a novel pathway to quantum crystallization.

arXiv:2505.02837Physical Review LettersDec 23, 20251 citation

Quantum phases

Richard Montgomery

Mathematical surveys and monographsAug 8, 20060 citations

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ring crystals at finite temperature. Our results suggest that QTC/QSTC can exist.