Quantum spin systems versus Schroedinger operators: A case study in spontaneous symmetry breaking
Spontaneous symmetry breaking (SSB) is mathematically tied to some limit, but must physically occur, approximately, before the limit. Approximate SSB has been independently understood for Schroedinger operators with double well potential in the classical limit (Jona-Lasinio et al, 1981; Simon, 19...
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2020-02-01
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Series: | SciPost Physics |
Online Access: | https://scipost.org/SciPostPhys.8.2.022 |