Classification of quantum phases and topology of logical operators in an exactly solved model of quantum codes (Q624836)

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Classification of quantum phases and topology of logical operators in an exactly solved model of quantum codes
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    Classification of quantum phases and topology of logical operators in an exactly solved model of quantum codes (English)
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    10 February 2011
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    The quantum world is a new and very interesting field of research. The article in discussion covers an important topic: frustration-free Hamiltonians, proposing a model of frustration-free Hamiltonians which covers a large class of physically realistic stabilizer Hamiltonians, constrained to three physical conditions; the locality of interaction terms, translation symmetries and scale symmetries, showing that quantum phases arising in two-dimensional models can be classified exactly through certain quantum coding theoretical operators. The content has a balanced between theory and practice ensuring an easy understanding of the model, discussing every aspect in depth with great detail. The author offers a new perspective to the problem that could result in finding new quantum phases and classifications of quantum phases.
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    quantum phase transition
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    quantum coding theory
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    topological order
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    stabilizer formalism
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