Nonequilibrium quantum criticality in open electronic systems.
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A theory is presented of quantum criticality in open (coupled to reservoirs) itinerant-electron magnets, with nonequilibrium drive provided by current flow across the system. Both departures from equilibrium at conventional (equilibrium) quantum critical points and the physics of phase transitions induced by the nonequilibrium drive are treated. Nonequilibrium-induced phase transitions are found to have the same leading critical behavior as conventional thermal phase transitions.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Physical review letters
دوره 97 23 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006