RecentprogressinthetheoryofAndersonlocalization.pptVIP

Dec 20, 2006 Hong Kong Forum Recent progress in the theory of Anderson localization Akira Furusaki RIKEN Introduction New universality classes Scaling approach in 1D 2D symplectic class Anderson metal-insulator transition isa continuous quantum phase transition driven by disorder Dimensionality d Symmetry of Hamiltonian time-reversal symmetry SU 2 rotation symmetry in spin space Wigner-Dyson ensemble of random matrices time reversal symmetry spin rotation symmetry orthogonal unitary symplectic Introduction New universality classes Scaling approach in 1D 2D mostly symplectic class Introduction New universality classes Scaling approach in 1D functional RG 2D mostly symplectic class Introduction New universality classes Scaling approach in 1D 2D attempt to understand symplectic class Anderson transitions are continuous phase transitionsdriven by disorder. Multifractality: scaling behavior of moments of critical wave functions To examine the presence of conformal invariance, Surface multifractality Subramaniam et al., 2006 Surface critical phenomena in conventional phase transitions SU 2 model for the symplectic class Numerical simulations * 理化学研究所 Collaborators: Piet Brouwer Cornell Christopher Mudry PSI Shinsei Ryu UC Santa Barbara Ilya Gruzberg Chicago Andreas Ludwig UC Santa Barbara Hideaki Obuse RIKEN Arvind Subramaniam Chicago Anderson localization A non-interacting electron in a random potential may be localized. Anderson 1957 Gang of four 1979 : scaling theory Weak localization P.A. Lee, H. Fukuyama, A. Larkin, S. Hikami, …. well-understood area in condensed-matter physics Unsolved problems: Theoretical description of critical points Scaling theory for critical phenomena in disordered systems A non-interacting electron moving in random potential Quantum interference of scattering waves Anderson localization of electrons E extended localized localized extended localized critical Ec Scaling theory gang of four,