Symmetry/Asymmetry in Quantum Thermalization
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 240
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Quantum thermalization is a fundamental problem in nonequilibrium quantum many-body physics, addressing how isolated quantum systems relax toward thermal equilibrium and under which conditions such relaxation may fail. Symmetry serves as a fundamental organizing principle in quantum many-body systems, profoundly influencing their dynamical evolution and thermalization behavior. Of particular interest is the interplay between symmetry breaking, symmetry restoration, and nonequilibrium evolution. A prominent example is the quantum Mpemba effect, a counterintuitive phenomenon that can arise during symmetry restoration dynamics. Moreover, recent advances in quantum simulators have provided powerful platforms for investigating nonequilibrium dynamics in highly controlled settings. Consequently, the exploration of symmetry and asymmetry in quantum thermalization is of significant interest from both theoretical and experimental perspectives.
The Special Issue of Symmetry, “Symmetry/Asymmetry in Quantum Thermalization”, provides a platform for the publication of recent research and review articles in both theoretical and experimental areas. We warmly invite colleagues working in this field to contribute their latest findings to this Special Issue.
Please note that all submissions must fall within the full scope of Symmetry.
Dr. Shuo Liu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- quantum thermalization
- non-ergodic system
- strong and weak symmetry
- symmetry breaking
- symmetry restoration
- entanglement asymmetry
- quantum Mpemba effect
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