Mixing Established on Schreier Graphs, Demonstrating Ergodicity for Infinite Cayley Graphs

Researchers are increasingly focused on understanding how quantum chaos manifests in discrete systems, and a new study by ElCharles Bordenave (Aix-Marseille Universit e, CNRS, I2M), Cyril Letrouit (CNRS & Universit e Paris-Saclay, LMO) and Mostafa Sabri (Science Division, New York University Abu Dhabi) et al. sheds light on ‘quantum mixing’ within large Schreier graphs. This work establishes conditions under which these graphs, which approximate infinite Cayley graphs, exhibit this strong form of chaotic behaviour , controlling correlations between energy levels , representing a significant step forward in our ability to predict and understand quantum dynamics on complex networks. By employing novel techniques based on trace computations and representation theory, the team demonstrate mixing when the limiting Cayley graph possesses an absolutely continuous spectrum, offering insights applicable to free products of groups and right-angled Coxeter groups.

sheds light on ‘quantum mixing’ within large Schreier graphs. This work establishes conditions under which these graphs, which approximate infinite Cayley graphs, exhibit this strong form of chaotic behaviour, controlling correlations between energy levels, representing a significant step forward in our ability to predict and understand quantum dynamics on complex networks.

Quantum mixing on Schreier graphs proven

This breakthrough reveals a new pathway to explore quantum chaos on discrete graphs, moving beyond limitations of previous methods reliant on specific graph structures like trees or periodic lattices. This work establishes a connection between spectral delocalization and spatial delocalization of eigenvectors in a general setting, building upon earlier investigations of quantum ergodicity on manifolds and discrete graphs. This research establishes a new roadmap for investigating quantum ergodicity in large graphs, offering a significant contribution to the understanding of eigenvalue statistics and their relation to classical dynamical properties. A key innovation lies in the ability to bypass limitations of prior techniques, which were heavily dependent on the structure of the limiting graph, opening avenues for exploring more complex and realistic systems.
The study’s findings have implications for diverse areas, including the design of quantum materials and the development of new algorithms for graph analysis. Furthermore, the work presents a matricial extension of the main theorems, enabling the consideration of non-regular graph families and broadening the applicability of the results. The proofs rely on a streamlined approach, as detailed in Section 2.3, highlighting the efficiency and elegance of the methodology. This research not only advances theoretical understanding but also provides a foundation for future investigations into the interplay between quantum mechanics and graph theory, potentially leading to new insights in both fields.

Schreier Graph Ergodicity via Spectral Analysis reveals surprising

Scientists investigated the ergodic properties of Schreier graphs, focusing on their convergence to Cayley graphs and establishing conditions for quantum mixing. To begin, the team defined Cayley graphs, Cay(Γ, S), with vertex set Γ and edge set Γ × S, where S is a symmetric set of generators. Subsequently, they introduced Schreier graphs, Sch(Γ, S, ρN), constructed using a permutation representation ρN acting on the set [N] = {1, ., N}. For each group element g and vertex x, the action is defined as g. x :=. The breakthrough delivers a method for establishing quantum mixing, a stronger form of quantum ergodicity, in a general setting.

Results demonstrate that the core arguments are concise, as outlined in Section 2.3 of the work. Measurements confirm a rapid decay property, detailed in Appendix B, and a convergence rate analysis presented in Appendix C. The research illustrates the assumptions on several examples, providing concrete applications of the main results. The study’s findings suggest that this new approach has a greater potential for adaptation to manifolds compared to earlier methods, opening exciting avenues for future exploration. This work establishes, in a general setting, that spectral delocalization implies spatial delocalization of eigenvectors, a fundamental principle in quantum chaos.

Quantum Ergodicity on Expanding Cayley Graphs holds for

Researchers successfully established a quantum ergodicity theorem applicable to all orthonormal bases, without requiring the limiting graph to be a simple tree or periodically structured. This achievement relies on a strengthened assumption of absolute continuity of the spectrum and convergence in distribution of the Schreier graphs; crucially, no spectral gap assumption was needed. Furthermore, the study extends to quantum mixing for observables exhibiting a rapid decay property, contingent on the group possessing this property, demonstrated for groups like free groups and those with polynomial growth, but not for SLn(Z) when n is greater than or equal to three. The authors acknowledge that their conclusions regarding quantum mixing hold for a specific subclass of observables, a limitation necessary given the generality of their approach. They also highlight an example demonstrating that the theorem’s conclusion doesn’t universally apply when only a limited condition on the observables is met. Future research directions involve exploring the implications of these findings for a wider range of graph structures and observable types, potentially extending the understanding of quantum chaos in more complex systems.

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🧠 ArXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.14182

Rohail T.

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