Challenges
Datasets
Workspaces
Papers
Discussions
Leaderboard
Log inSign up
Challenges
Datasets
Workspaces
Papers
Discussions
Leaderboard
Blog
Job Board
Q3AS

© 2026 Aqora Quantum S.A.S.

TermsPrivacyLegal Notice

arXiv:cond-mat/9707318 · Physical review. B, Condensed matter

Gaussian time-dependent variational principle for bosons: Contact interaction in one dimension

Arthur K. Kerman, Paolo Tommasini

Published Dec 1, 1997• 6 citations
arXivHTMLPDF

Abstract

We investigate the Dirac time-dependent variational method using a Gaussian trial functional for an infinite one-dimensional system of bosons interacting through a repulsive contact interaction. The method produces a set of nonlinear time-dependent equations for the variational parameters. By solving the static equations we have calculated the ground state energy per particle. We have also considered small oscillations about the equilibrium and obtain mode equations which lead us to a gapless dispersion relation. The existence of an exact numerical solution for the ground-state energy and excitations obtained by Lieb allow us to compare with the Gaussian results. We can also, as the system becomes less dilute, see the improvement of the results as compared with the Bogoliubov scheme.

DOI
10.1103/physrevb.56.14733

Related papers

Exact Solution Versus Gaussian Approximation for a Non-Ideal Bose Gas in One-Dimension

Paolo Tommasini, Paulo Laerte Natti, Érica Regina Takano Natti +2 more

We investigate ground-state and excitation spectrum of a system of non-relativistic bosons in one-dimension interacting through repulsive, two-body contact interactions in a self-consistent Gaussian mean-field approximation. The method consists in writing the variationally determined density operator as the most general Gaussian functional of the quantized field operators. There are mainly two advantages in working with one-dimension. First, the existence of an exact solution for the ground-state and excitation energies. Second, neither in the perturbative results nor in the Gaussian approximation itself we do not have to deal with the three-dimensional patologies of the contact interaction . So that this scheme provides a clear comparison between these three different results.

arXiv:quant-ph/9702045•Feb 21, 1997•0 citations

Gaussian time-dependent variational principle for the Bose-Hubbard model

Tommaso Guaita, Lucas Hackl, Tao Shi +3 more

We systematically extend Bogoliubov theory beyond the mean-field approximation of the Bose-Hubbard model in the superfluid phase. Our approach is based on the time-dependent variational principle applied to the family of all Gaussian states (i.e., Gaussian TDVP). First, we find the best ground-state approximation within our variational class using imaginary time evolution in 1D, 2D, and 3D. We benchmark our results by comparing to Bogoliubov theory and DMRG in 1D. Second, we compute the approximate one- and two-particle excitation spectrum as eigenvalues of the linearized projected equations of motion (linearized TDVP). We find the gapless Goldstone mode, a continuum of two-particle excitations and a doublon mode. We discuss the relation of the gap between Goldstone mode and two-particle continuum to the excitation energy of the Higgs mode. Third, we compute linear response functions for perturbations describing density variation and lattice modulation and discuss their relations to experiment. Our methods can be applied to any perturbations that are linear or quadratic in creation/annihilation operators. Finally, we provide a comprehensive overview how our results are related to well-known methods, such as traditional Bogoliubov theory and random phase approximation.

arXiv:1907.04837•Physical review. B./Physical review. B•Sep 24, 2019•45 citations

Improved-Gaussian-approximation calculation of the Bogoliubov mode in a one-dimensional bosonic gas

Qiong Li, Daoguang Tu, Dingping Li

In this paper, we study the homogeneous one-dimensional bosonic gas interacting via a repulsive contact potential by using the improved Gaussian approximation. We obtain the gapless excitation spectrum of the Bogoliubov mode. Our result is in good agreement with the exact numerical calculation based on the Bethe ansatz. We speculate that the improved Gaussian approximation could be a quantitatively good approximation for higher-dimensional systems.

arXiv:1202.5355•Physical Review A•Mar 6, 2012•3 citations

Ground-state energy of a one-dimensional many-boson system

Deor-Kyo Lee, Felix J. Lee

The ground-state energy of a one-dimensional system of many bosons interacting via a repulsive s-function potential is carried out through third-order corrections, when the coupling parameter γ of the system is small. The procedures' are basically developed following both the Bogoliubov-Zubarev and the Davison-Feenberg methods. It is seen numerically that a slight difference exists in between, at least, starting from the third-order correction; the former one gives rise to a more improved agreement with the exact results obtained by Lieb and Liniger, and also, the variational contribution in the later is still dominant even in the third-order correction.

Chinese Journal of Physics•Oct 1, 1975•0 citations

Ground State of a One-Dimensional Many-Boson System

Deok Kyo Lee

The ground state of a one-dimensional system of many bosons interacting through a repulsive $\ensuremath{\delta}$-function potential is studied when the coupling parameter $\ensuremath{\gamma}$ of the system is small. The procedure is based on the variational analysis in the Bijl-Dingle-Jastrow wave-function space. The ground-state energy, determined in a series form in powers of ${\ensuremath{\gamma}}^{\frac{1}{2}}$ and truncated after the third leading term, is found to be in fair agreement with exact results of Lieb and Liniger over a range of the coupling parameter extending up to $\ensuremath{\gamma}=6$. Two slightly different approaches are considered, and they are shown to be equivalent.

Physical Review A•Jan 1, 1971•13 citations

Theory of Many-Boson Systems: Pair Theory

Marvin D. Girardeau, R. Arnowitt

The many-boson system with repulsive interactions is treated by a variational method based on a variational trial state of an exponential pair-excitation type obtained by a generalization of that of Bogoliubov; the treatment is closely related to an intermediate-coupling approximation with respect to pairs. The nonlinear integral equation which determines the variational ground state is derived, and various properties of this ground state and the associated excited states are examined. The resultant low-lying spectrum lies below that of Bogoliubov by an amount proportional to the total number of particles. The variational principle is shown to produce rigorous energy eigenvalue differences for the pair part of the Hamiltonian. The variational states, however, still exhibit unphysical features characteristic of pair-excitation states: The pair correlation function does not go to zero at zero particle separation and the phonon spectrum exhibits a gap above the ground state. It is suggested that these features can be removed by using states which take into account excitation of momentum-conserving groups of more than two particles.

Physical Review•Feb 1, 1959•325 citations
We investigate the Dirac time-dependent variational method using a Gaussian trial functional for an infinite one-dimensional system of bosons interacting through a repulsive contact interaction. The method produces a set of nonlinear time-dependent equations for the variational parameters. By solving the static equations we have calculated the ground state energy per particle. We have also considered small oscillations about the equilibrium and obtain mode equations which lead us to a gapless dispersion relation. The existence of an exact numerical solution for the ground-state energy and excitations obtained by Lieb allow us to compare with the Gaussian results. We can also, as the system becomes less dilute, see the improvement of the results as compared with the Bogoliubov scheme.
We investigate ground-state and excitation spectrum of a system of non-relativistic bosons in one-dimension interacting through repulsive, two-body contact interactions in a self-consistent Gaussian mean-field approximation. The method consists in writing the variationally determined density operator as the most general Gaussian functional of the quantized field operators. There are mainly two advantages in working with one-dimension. First, the existence of an exact solution for the ground-state and excitation energies. Second, neither in the perturbative results nor in the Gaussian approximation itself we do not have to deal with the three-dimensional patologies of the contact interaction . So that this scheme provides a clear comparison between these three different results.
We systematically extend Bogoliubov theory beyond the mean-field approximation of the Bose-Hubbard model in the superfluid phase. Our approach is based on the time-dependent variational principle applied to the family of all Gaussian states (i.e., Gaussian TDVP). First, we find the best ground-state approximation within our variational class using imaginary time evolution in 1D, 2D, and 3D. We benchmark our results by comparing to Bogoliubov theory and DMRG in 1D. Second, we compute the approximate one- and two-particle excitation spectrum as eigenvalues of the linearized projected equations of motion (linearized TDVP). We find the gapless Goldstone mode, a continuum of two-particle excitations and a doublon mode. We discuss the relation of the gap between Goldstone mode and two-particle continuum to the excitation energy of the Higgs mode. Third, we compute linear response functions for perturbations describing density variation and lattice modulation and discuss their relations to experiment. Our methods can be applied to any perturbations that are linear or quadratic in creation/annihilation operators. Finally, we provide a comprehensive overview how our results are related to well-known methods, such as traditional Bogoliubov theory and random phase approximation.
The ground-state energy of a one-dimensional system of many bosons interacting via a repulsive s-function potential is carried out through third-order corrections, when the coupling parameter γ of the system is small. The procedures' are basically developed following both the Bogoliubov-Zubarev and the Davison-Feenberg methods. It is seen numerically that a slight difference exists in between, at least, starting from the third-order correction; the former one gives rise to a more improved agreement with the exact results obtained by Lieb and Liniger, and also, the variational contribution in the later is still dominant even in the third-order correction.
The ground state of a one-dimensional system of many bosons interacting through a repulsive $\ensuremath{\delta}$-function potential is studied when the coupling parameter $\ensuremath{\gamma}$ of the system is small. The procedure is based on the variational analysis in the Bijl-Dingle-Jastrow wave-function space. The ground-state energy, determined in a series form in powers of ${\ensuremath{\gamma}}^{\frac{1}{2}}$ and truncated after the third leading term, is found to be in fair agreement with exact results of Lieb and Liniger over a range of the coupling parameter extending up to $\ensuremath{\gamma}=6$. Two slightly different approaches are considered, and they are shown to be equivalent.
The many-boson system with repulsive interactions is treated by a variational method based on a variational trial state of an exponential pair-excitation type obtained by a generalization of that of Bogoliubov; the treatment is closely related to an intermediate-coupling approximation with respect to pairs. The nonlinear integral equation which determines the variational ground state is derived, and various properties of this ground state and the associated excited states are examined. The resultant low-lying spectrum lies below that of Bogoliubov by an amount proportional to the total number of particles. The variational principle is shown to produce rigorous energy eigenvalue differences for the pair part of the Hamiltonian. The variational states, however, still exhibit unphysical features characteristic of pair-excitation states: The pair correlation function does not go to zero at zero particle separation and the phonon spectrum exhibits a gap above the ground state. It is suggested that these features can be removed by using states which take into account excitation of momentum-conserving groups of more than two particles.