Abstract
The U(1) quantum link model on the triangular lattice has two rotation-symmetry-breaking nematic confined phases. Static external charges are connected by confining strings consisting of individual strands with fractionalized electric flux. The two phases are separated by a weak first-order phase transition with an emergent, almost exact SO(2) symmetry. We construct a quantum circuit on a chip to facilitate near-term quantum computations of the nontrivial string dynamics.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 023176 |
Journal | Physical Review Research |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2022 Jun |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy