Phase transitions of wave packet dynamics in disordered non-Hermitian systems
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Abstract
Disorder can localize the eigenstates of one-dimensional non-Hermitian systems, leading to an Anderson transition with a critical exponent of 1. We show that, due to the lack of energy conservation, the dynamics of individual, real-space wave packets follows a different behavior. Both transitions between localization and unidirectional amplification, as well as transitions between distinct propagating phases become possible. The critical exponent of the transition is close to 1/2 in propagating-propagating and (de)localization transitions.
Details
Original language | English |
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Article number | 120 |
Journal | SciPost physics |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 5 |
Publication status | Published - May 2024 |
Peer-reviewed | Yes |