Unconventional quantum critical points

DOI10.1142/S0217979212300071MaRDI QIDQ4914500zbMATH OpenFDO

Authors Cenke Xu

Publication date 12 April 2013

Published in International Journal of Modern Physics B (Search for Journal in Brave)

Full work available at URL https://arxiv.org/abs/1202.6065

zbMATH Keywords

quantum critical pointtopological defecttopological order

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Semiclassical techniques, including WKB and Maslov methods applied to problems in quantum theory (81Q20) Research exposition (monographs, survey articles) pertaining to statistical mechanics (82-02) Critical phenomena in equilibrium statistical mechanics (82B27) Statistical mechanics of solids (82D20)

Abstract: In this paper we review the theory of unconventional quantum critical points that are beyond the Landau's paradigm. Three types of unconventional quantum critical points will be discussed: (1). The transition between topological order and semiclassical spin ordered phase; (2). The transition between topological order and valence bond solid phase; (3). The direct second order transition between different competing orders. We focus on the field theory and universality class of these unconventional quantum critical points. Relation of these quantum critical points with recent numerical simulations and experiments on quantum frustrated magnets are also discussed.

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