Gutzwiller trace formula
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The Gutzwiller trace formula is a semiclassical tool in quantum chaos that links the quantum energy spectrum of a system to the properties of its classical periodic orbits.
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Target entity: Gutzwiller trace formula Context triple: [Martin Gutzwiller, knownFor, Gutzwiller trace formula]
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Gutzwiller approximation
The Gutzwiller approximation is a variational method in condensed matter physics used to study strongly correlated electron systems, particularly metal–insulator (Mott) transitions in lattice models like the Hubbard model.
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Wigner surmise
The Wigner surmise is an approximate formula in random matrix theory that describes the statistical distribution of spacings between neighboring energy levels in complex quantum systems.
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Selberg trace formula
The Selberg trace formula is a fundamental result in analytic number theory and spectral theory that relates lengths of closed geodesics on a Riemannian manifold to the spectrum of its Laplace operator, serving as a non-abelian analogue of the Poisson summation formula.
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Gaussian symplectic ensemble
The Gaussian symplectic ensemble is a random matrix ensemble of self-dual quaternionic Hermitian matrices used in random matrix theory to model systems with time-reversal symmetry and strong spin–orbit coupling.
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Hilbert–Pólya conjecture
The Hilbert–Pólya conjecture is an unproven idea in number theory suggesting that the nontrivial zeros of the Riemann zeta function correspond to eigenvalues of a suitable self-adjoint operator, offering a potential spectral approach to proving the Riemann hypothesis.
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Target entity: Gutzwiller trace formula Target entity description: The Gutzwiller trace formula is a semiclassical tool in quantum chaos that links the quantum energy spectrum of a system to the properties of its classical periodic orbits.
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A.
Gutzwiller approximation
The Gutzwiller approximation is a variational method in condensed matter physics used to study strongly correlated electron systems, particularly metal–insulator (Mott) transitions in lattice models like the Hubbard model.
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B.
Wigner surmise
The Wigner surmise is an approximate formula in random matrix theory that describes the statistical distribution of spacings between neighboring energy levels in complex quantum systems.
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C.
Selberg trace formula
The Selberg trace formula is a fundamental result in analytic number theory and spectral theory that relates lengths of closed geodesics on a Riemannian manifold to the spectrum of its Laplace operator, serving as a non-abelian analogue of the Poisson summation formula.
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Gaussian symplectic ensemble
The Gaussian symplectic ensemble is a random matrix ensemble of self-dual quaternionic Hermitian matrices used in random matrix theory to model systems with time-reversal symmetry and strong spin–orbit coupling.
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Hilbert–Pólya conjecture
The Hilbert–Pólya conjecture is an unproven idea in number theory suggesting that the nontrivial zeros of the Riemann zeta function correspond to eigenvalues of a suitable self-adjoint operator, offering a potential spectral approach to proving the Riemann hypothesis.
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Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
semiclassical approximation
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theoretical physics concept ⓘ trace formula ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
bounded Hamiltonian systems
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classically chaotic systems ⓘ quantum systems with chaotic classical limit ⓘ systems with discrete energy spectrum ⓘ |
| approximationMethod | stationary phase approximation ⓘ |
| approximationType | semiclassical limit ⓘ |
| assumes |
hyperbolic classical dynamics
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isolated unstable periodic orbits ⓘ |
| basedOn | periodic orbit theory ⓘ |
| characterizes | fluctuating part of the density of states ⓘ |
| developedBy | Martin C. Gutzwiller NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| expresses | density of states as sum over periodic orbits ⓘ |
| field |
classical mechanics
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mathematical physics ⓘ quantum chaos ⓘ quantum mechanics ⓘ semiclassical physics ⓘ |
| framework | path integral formulation of quantum mechanics ⓘ |
| generalizationOf |
Bohr–Sommerfeld quantization
NERFINISHED
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Einstein–Brillouin–Keller quantization NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
oscillatory periodic orbit sum
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smooth Weyl term ⓘ |
| involves |
amplitudes determined by orbit stability
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phases determined by classical action ⓘ sum over all classical periodic orbits ⓘ |
| limit | Planck constant going to zero ⓘ |
| publishedIn | Journal of Mathematical Physics NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Berry–Tabor formula
NERFINISHED
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Selberg trace formula NERFINISHED ⓘ random matrix theory ⓘ |
| relates |
classical periodic orbits
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quantum energy spectrum ⓘ |
| usedFor |
calculation of level density fluctuations
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semiclassical quantization of chaotic systems ⓘ spectral statistics of quantum systems ⓘ |
| usedIn |
mesoscopic physics
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molecular spectroscopy ⓘ nuclear physics ⓘ quantum billiards ⓘ solid-state physics ⓘ |
| usesConcept |
Lyapunov exponents
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Maslov index NERFINISHED ⓘ classical action ⓘ stability matrix ⓘ |
| validIn | short-wavelength limit ⓘ |
| yearProposed | 1971 ⓘ |
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