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Research on Broadband Oscillation Mode Identification Based on Improved Symplectic Geometry Algorithm
by Zhan Gan, Rui Zhang, Hanlin Ding, Jinsong Li, Chao Li, Lingrui Yang and Cheng Guo
Symmetry 2025, 17(10), 1650; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym17101650 - 4 Oct 2025
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The rapid integration of renewable energy sources into modern power systems has exacerbated power quality challenges, particularly broadband oscillation phenomena that threaten grid symmetry and stability. The proposed symplectic geometric mode decomposition (SGMD) method advances the field; however, issues like mode aliasing and [...] Read more.
The rapid integration of renewable energy sources into modern power systems has exacerbated power quality challenges, particularly broadband oscillation phenomena that threaten grid symmetry and stability. The proposed symplectic geometric mode decomposition (SGMD) method advances the field; however, issues like mode aliasing and over-decomposition are unresolved within the symplectic geometric paradigm. To resolve these limitations in existing methods, this paper proposes a novel time-frequency-coupled symmetry mode decomposition technique. The approach first applies symplectic symmetry geometric mode in the time domain, then iteratively refines the modes using frequency-domain Local Outlier Factor (LOF) detection to suppress aliasing. Final mode integration employs Dynamic Time Warping (DTW) for optimal alignment, enabling accurate extraction of oscillation characteristics. Comparative evaluations demonstrate that the average error of the amplitude and frequency identification of the proposed method are 1.39% and 0.029%, which are lower than the results of SVD at 5.09% and 0.043%. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Engineering and Materials)
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Chaos of Charged Particles in Quadrupole Magnetic Fields Under Schwarzschild Backgrounds
by Qihan Zhang and Xin Wu
Universe 2025, 11(7), 234; https://doi.org/10.3390/universe11070234 - 16 Jul 2025
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A four-vector potential of an external test electromagnetic field in a Schwarzschild background is described in terms of a combination of dipole and quadrupole magnetic fields. This combination is an interior solution of the source-free Maxwell equations. Such external test magnetic fields cause [...] Read more.
A four-vector potential of an external test electromagnetic field in a Schwarzschild background is described in terms of a combination of dipole and quadrupole magnetic fields. This combination is an interior solution of the source-free Maxwell equations. Such external test magnetic fields cause the dynamics of charged particles around the black hole to be nonintegrable, and are mainly responsible for chaotic dynamics of charged particles. In addition to the external magnetic fields, some circumstances should be required for the onset of chaos. The effect of the magnetic fields on chaos is shown clearly through an explicit symplectic integrator and a fast Lyapunov indicator. The inclusion of the quadrupole magnetic fields easily induces chaos, compared with that of the dipole magnetic fields. This result is because the Lorentz forces from the quadrupole magnetic fields are larger than those from the dipole magnetic fields. In addition, the Lorentz forces act as attractive forces, which are helpful for bringing the occurrence of chaos in the nonintegrable case. Full article
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Reframing Classical Mechanics: An AKSZ Sigma Model Perspective
by Thomas Basile, Nicolas Boulanger and Arghya Chattopadhyay
Universe 2025, 11(6), 196; https://doi.org/10.3390/universe11060196 - 19 Jun 2025
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The path-integral re-formulation due to E. Gozzi, M. Regini, M. Reuter, and W. D. Thacker of Koopman and von Neumann’s original operator formulation of a classical Hamiltonian system on a symplectic manifold M is identified as a gauge slice of a one-dimensional Alexandrov–Kontsevich–Schwarz–Zaboronsky [...] Read more.
The path-integral re-formulation due to E. Gozzi, M. Regini, M. Reuter, and W. D. Thacker of Koopman and von Neumann’s original operator formulation of a classical Hamiltonian system on a symplectic manifold M is identified as a gauge slice of a one-dimensional Alexandrov–Kontsevich–Schwarz–Zaboronsky sigma model with target T*(T[1]M×R[1]). Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Field Theory)
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A Degradation Warning Method for Ultra-High Voltage Energy Devices Based on Time-Frequency Feature Prediction
by Pinzhang Zhao, Lihui Wang, Jian Wei, Yifan Wang and Haifeng Wu
Sensors 2025, 25(11), 3478; https://doi.org/10.3390/s25113478 - 31 May 2025
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This study addresses the issue of resistance plate deterioration in ultra-high voltage energy devices by proposing an improved symplectic geometric mode decomposition-wavelet packet (ISGMD-WP) algorithm that effectively extracts the component characteristics of leakage currents. The extracted features are subsequently input into the I-Informer [...] Read more.
This study addresses the issue of resistance plate deterioration in ultra-high voltage energy devices by proposing an improved symplectic geometric mode decomposition-wavelet packet (ISGMD-WP) algorithm that effectively extracts the component characteristics of leakage currents. The extracted features are subsequently input into the I-Informer network, allowing for the prediction of future trends and the provision of early short-term warnings. First, we enhance the symplectic geometric mode decomposition (SGMD) algorithm and introduce wavelet packet decomposition reconstruction before recombination, successfully isolating the prominent harmonics of leakage current. Second, we develop an advanced I-Informer prediction network featuring improvements in both the embedding and distillation layers to accurately forecast future changes in DC characteristics. Finally, leveraging the prediction results from multiple adjacent columns mitigates the impact of power grid fluctuations. By integrating these data with the deterioration interval, we can issue timely warnings regarding the condition of lightning arresters across each column. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed ISGMD-WP effectively decomposes leakage current, achieving a decomposition ability evaluation index (EIDC) 1.95 under intense noise. Furthermore, in long-term prediction, the I-Informer network yields mean absolute error (MAE) and root mean square error (RMSE) indices of 0.02538 and 0.03175, respectively, enabling the accurate prediction of the energy device’s fault. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Electronic Sensors)
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Economic Optimization of Hybrid Energy Storage Capacity for Wind Power Based on Coordinated SGMD and PSO
by Kai Qi, Keqilao Meng, Xiangdong Meng, Fengwei Zhao and Yuefei Lü
Energies 2025, 18(10), 2417; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18102417 - 8 May 2025
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Under the dual carbon objectives, wind power penetration has accelerated markedly. However, the inherent volatility and insufficient peak regulation capability in energy storage allocation hamper efficient grid integration. To address these challenges, this paper presents a hybrid storage capacity configuration method that combines [...] Read more.
Under the dual carbon objectives, wind power penetration has accelerated markedly. However, the inherent volatility and insufficient peak regulation capability in energy storage allocation hamper efficient grid integration. To address these challenges, this paper presents a hybrid storage capacity configuration method that combines Symplectic Geometry Mode Decomposition (SGMD) with Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO). SGMD provides fine-grained, multi-scale decomposition of load–power curves to reduce modal aliasing, while PSO determines globally optimal ESS capacities under peak-shaving constraints. Case-study simulations showed a 25.86% reduction in the storage investment cost compared to EMD-based baselines, maintenance of the state of charge (SOC) within 0.3–0.6, and significantly enhanced overall energy management efficiency. The proposed framework thus offers a cost-effective and robust solution for energy storage at renewable energy plants. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section A3: Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy)
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Toward a Quantum Computing Formulation of the Electron Nuclear Dynamics Method via Fukutome Unitary Representation
by Juan C. Dominguez, Ismael de Farias and Jorge A. Morales
Symmetry 2025, 17(2), 303; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym17020303 - 17 Feb 2025
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We present the first step toward the quantum computing (QC) formulation of the electron nuclear dynamics (END) method within the variational quantum simulator (VQS) scheme: END/QC/VQS. END is a time-dependent, variational, on-the-flight, and non-adiabatic method to simulate chemical reactions. END represents nuclei with [...] Read more.
We present the first step toward the quantum computing (QC) formulation of the electron nuclear dynamics (END) method within the variational quantum simulator (VQS) scheme: END/QC/VQS. END is a time-dependent, variational, on-the-flight, and non-adiabatic method to simulate chemical reactions. END represents nuclei with frozen Gaussian wave packets and electrons with a single-determinantal state in the Thouless non-unitary representation. Within the hybrid quantum/classical VQS, END/QC/VQS currently evaluates the metric matrix M and gradient vector V of the symplectic END/QC equations on the QC software development kit QISKIT, and calculates basis function integrals and time evolution on a classical computer. To adapt END to QC, we substitute the Thouless non-unitary representation with Fukutome unitary representation. We derive the first END/QC/VQS version for pure electronic dynamics in multielectron chemical models consisting of two-electron units with fixed nuclei. Therein, Fukutome unitary matrices factorize into triads of one-qubit rotational matrices, which leads to a QC encoding of one electron per qubit. We design QC circuits to evaluate M and V in one-electron diatomic molecules. In log2-log2 plots, errors and deviations of those evaluations decrease linearly with the number of shots and with slopes = −1/2. We illustrate an END/QC/VQS simulation with the pure electronic dynamics of H2+ We discuss the present results and future END/QC/QVS extensions. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Symmetry Aspects in Quantum Computing)
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Linearly Implicit Conservative Schemes for the Nonlocal Schrödinger Equation
by Yutong Zhang, Bin Li and Mingfa Fei
Mathematics 2024, 12(21), 3339; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12213339 - 24 Oct 2024
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This paper introduces two high-accuracy linearly implicit conservative schemes for solving the nonlocal Schrödinger equation, employing the extrapolation technique. These schemes are based on the generalized scalar auxiliary variable approach and the symplectic Runge–Kutta method. By integrating these advanced methods, the proposed schemes [...] Read more.
This paper introduces two high-accuracy linearly implicit conservative schemes for solving the nonlocal Schrödinger equation, employing the extrapolation technique. These schemes are based on the generalized scalar auxiliary variable approach and the symplectic Runge–Kutta method. By integrating these advanced methods, the proposed schemes aim to significantly enhance computational accuracy and efficiency, while maintaining the essential conservative properties necessary for accurate physical modeling. This offers a structured approach to handle auxiliary variables, ensuring stability and conservation, while the symplectic Runge–Kutta method provides a robust framework with high accuracy. Together, these techniques offer a powerful and reliable approach for researchers dealing with complex quantum mechanical systems described by the nonlocal Schrödinger equation, ensuring both accuracy and stability in their numerical simulations. Full article
(This article belongs to the Topic Fractional Calculus: Theory and Applications, 2nd Edition)
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Quadrature Based Neural Network Learning of Stochastic Hamiltonian Systems
by Xupeng Cheng, Lijin Wang and Yanzhao Cao
Mathematics 2024, 12(16), 2438; https://doi.org/10.3390/math12162438 - 6 Aug 2024
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Hamiltonian Neural Networks (HNNs) provide structure-preserving learning of Hamiltonian systems. In this paper, we extend HNNs to structure-preserving inversion of stochastic Hamiltonian systems (SHSs) from observational data. We propose the quadrature-based models according to the integral form of the SHSs’ solutions, where we [...] Read more.
Hamiltonian Neural Networks (HNNs) provide structure-preserving learning of Hamiltonian systems. In this paper, we extend HNNs to structure-preserving inversion of stochastic Hamiltonian systems (SHSs) from observational data. We propose the quadrature-based models according to the integral form of the SHSs’ solutions, where we denoise the loss-by-moment calculations of the solutions. The integral pattern of the models transforms the source of the essential learning error from the discrepancy between the modified Hamiltonian and the true Hamiltonian in the classical HNN models into that between the integrals and their quadrature approximations. This transforms the challenging task of deriving the relation between the modified and the true Hamiltonians from the (stochastic) Hamilton–Jacobi PDEs, into the one that only requires invoking results from the numerical quadrature theory. Meanwhile, denoising via moments calculations gives a simpler data fitting method than, e.g., via probability density fitting, which may imply better generalization ability in certain circumstances. Numerical experiments validate the proposed learning strategy on several concrete Hamiltonian systems. The experimental results show that both the learned Hamiltonian function and the predicted solution of our quadrature-based model are more accurate than that of the corrected symplectic HNN method on a harmonic oscillator, and the three-point Gaussian quadrature-based model produces higher accuracy in long-time prediction than the Kramers–Moyal method and the numerics-informed likelihood method on the stochastic Kubo oscillator as well as other two stochastic systems with non-polynomial Hamiltonian functions. Moreover, the Hamiltonian learning error εH arising from the Gaussian quadrature-based model is lower than that from Simpson’s quadrature-based model. These demonstrate the superiority of our approach in learning accuracy and long-time prediction ability compared to certain existing methods and exhibit its potential to improve learning accuracy via applying precise quadrature formulae. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Machine Learning and Statistical Learning with Applications)
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Effects of Two Quantum Correction Parameters on Chaotic Dynamics of Particles near Renormalized Group Improved Schwarzschild Black Holes
by Junjie Lu and Xin Wu
Universe 2024, 10(7), 277; https://doi.org/10.3390/universe10070277 - 26 Jun 2024
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A renormalized group improved Schwarzschild black hole spacetime contains two quantum correction parameters. One parameter γ represents the identification of cutoff of the distance scale, and another parameter Ω stems from nonperturbative renormalization group theory. The two parameters are constrained by the data [...] Read more.
A renormalized group improved Schwarzschild black hole spacetime contains two quantum correction parameters. One parameter γ represents the identification of cutoff of the distance scale, and another parameter Ω stems from nonperturbative renormalization group theory. The two parameters are constrained by the data from the shadow of M87* central black hole. The dynamics of electrically charged test particles around the black hole are integrable. However, when the black hole is immersed in an external asymptotically uniform magnetic field, the dynamics are not integrable and may allow for the occurrence of chaos. Employing an explicit symplectic integrator, we survey the contributions of the two parameters to the chaotic dynamical behavior. It is found that a small change of the parameter γ constrained by the shadow of M87* black hole has an almost negligible effect on the dynamical transition of particles from order to chaos. However, a small decrease in the parameter Ω leads to an enhancement in the strength of chaos from the global phase space structure. A theoretical interpretation is given to the different contributions. The term with the parameter Ω dominates the term with the parameter γ, even if the two parameters have same values. In particular, the parameter Ω acts as a repulsive force, and its decrease means a weakening of the repulsive force or equivalently enhancing the attractive force from the black hole. On the other hand, there is a positive Lyapunov exponent that is universally given by the surface gravity of the black hole when Ω0 is small and the external magnetic field vanishes. In this case, the horizon would influence chaotic behavior in the motion of charged particles around the black hole surrounded by the external magnetic field. This point can explain why a smaller value of the renormalization group parameter would much easily induce chaos than a larger value. Full article
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Hamiltonian Computational Chemistry: Geometrical Structures in Chemical Dynamics and Kinetics
by Stavros C. Farantos
Entropy 2024, 26(5), 399; https://doi.org/10.3390/e26050399 - 30 Apr 2024
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The common geometrical (symplectic) structures of classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and classical thermodynamics are unveiled with three pictures. These cardinal theories, mainly at the non-relativistic approximation, are the cornerstones for studying chemical dynamics and chemical kinetics. Working in extended phase spaces, we show [...] Read more.
The common geometrical (symplectic) structures of classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and classical thermodynamics are unveiled with three pictures. These cardinal theories, mainly at the non-relativistic approximation, are the cornerstones for studying chemical dynamics and chemical kinetics. Working in extended phase spaces, we show that the physical states of integrable dynamical systems are depicted by Lagrangian submanifolds embedded in phase space. Observable quantities are calculated by properly transforming the extended phase space onto a reduced space, and trajectories are integrated by solving Hamilton’s equations of motion. After defining a Riemannian metric, we can also estimate the length between two states. Local constants of motion are investigated by integrating Jacobi fields and solving the variational linear equations. Diagonalizing the symplectic fundamental matrix, eigenvalues equal to one reveal the number of constants of motion. For conservative systems, geometrical quantum mechanics has proved that solving the Schrödinger equation in extended Hilbert space, which incorporates the quantum phase, is equivalent to solving Hamilton’s equations in the projective Hilbert space. In classical thermodynamics, we take entropy and energy as canonical variables to construct the extended phase space and to represent the Lagrangian submanifold. Hamilton’s and variational equations are written and solved in the same fashion as in classical mechanics. Solvers based on high-order finite differences for numerically solving Hamilton’s, variational, and Schrödinger equations are described. Employing the Hénon–Heiles two-dimensional nonlinear model, representative results for time-dependent, quantum, and dissipative macroscopic systems are shown to illustrate concepts and methods. High-order finite-difference algorithms, despite their accuracy in low-dimensional systems, require substantial computer resources when they are applied to systems with many degrees of freedom, such as polyatomic molecules. We discuss recent research progress in employing Hamiltonian neural networks for solving Hamilton’s equations. It turns out that Hamiltonian geometry, shared with all physical theories, yields the necessary and sufficient conditions for the mutual assistance of humans and machines in deep-learning processes. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Kinetic Models of Chemical Reactions)
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Simpson’s Variational Integrator for Systems with Quadratic Lagrangians
by Juan Antonio Rojas-Quintero, François Dubois and José Guadalupe Cabrera-Díaz
Axioms 2024, 13(4), 255; https://doi.org/10.3390/axioms13040255 - 11 Apr 2024
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This contribution proposes a variational symplectic integrator aimed at linear systems issued from the least action principle. An internal quadratic finite-element interpolation of the state is performed at each time step. Then, the action is approximated by Simpson’s quadrature formula. The implemented scheme [...] Read more.
This contribution proposes a variational symplectic integrator aimed at linear systems issued from the least action principle. An internal quadratic finite-element interpolation of the state is performed at each time step. Then, the action is approximated by Simpson’s quadrature formula. The implemented scheme is implicit, symplectic, and conditionally stable. It is applied to the time integration of systems with quadratic Lagrangians. The example of the linearized double pendulum is treated. Our method is compared with Newmark’s variational integrator. The exact solution of the linearized double pendulum example is used for benchmarking. Simulation results illustrate the precision and convergence of the proposed integrator. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Dynamical Systems and Control)
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Early Fault Diagnosis of Bearings Based on Symplectic Geometry Mode Decomposition Guided by Optimal Weight Spectrum Index
by Chenglong Wei, Yiqi Zhou, Bo Han and Pengchuan Liu
Symmetry 2024, 16(4), 408; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym16040408 - 1 Apr 2024
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When the rotating machinery fails, the signal generated by the faulty component often no longer maintains the original symmetry, which makes the vibration signal with nonlinear and non-stationary characteristics, and is easily affected by background noise and other equipment excitation sources. In the [...] Read more.
When the rotating machinery fails, the signal generated by the faulty component often no longer maintains the original symmetry, which makes the vibration signal with nonlinear and non-stationary characteristics, and is easily affected by background noise and other equipment excitation sources. In the early stage of fault occurrence, the fault signal is weak and difficult to extract. Traditional fault diagnosis methods are not able to easily diagnose fault information. To address this issue, this paper proposes an early fault diagnosis method for symplectic geometry mode decomposition (SGMD) based on the optimal weight spectrum index (OWSI). Firstly, using normal and fault signals, the optimal weight spectrum is derived through convex optimization. Secondly, SGMD is used to decompose the fault signal, obtaining a series of symplectic geometric modal components (SGCs) and calculating the optimal weight index of each component signal. Finally, using the principle of maximizing the OWSI, sensitive components reflecting fault characteristics are selected, and the signal is reconstructed based on this index. Then, envelope analysis is performed on the sensitive components to extract early fault characteristics of rolling bearings. OWSI can effectively distinguish the interference components in fault signals using normal signals, while SGMD has the characteristic of unchanged phase space structure, which can effectively ensure the integrity of internal features in data. Using actual fault data of rolling bearings for verification, the results show that the proposed method can effectively extract sensitive components that reflect fault characteristics. Compared with existing methods such as Variational Mode Decomposition (VMD), Feature Mode Decomposition (FMD), and Spectral Kurtosis (SK), this method has better performance. Full article
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Application of Symmetric Explicit Symplectic Integrators in Non-Rotating Konoplya and Zhidenko Black Hole Spacetime
by Guandong He, Guoqing Huang and Airong Hu
Symmetry 2023, 15(10), 1848; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym15101848 - 30 Sep 2023
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In this study, we construct symmetric explicit symplectic schemes for the non-rotating Konoplya and Zhidenko black hole spacetime that effectively maintain the stability of energy errors and solve the tangent vectors from the equations of motion and the variational equations of the system. [...] Read more.
In this study, we construct symmetric explicit symplectic schemes for the non-rotating Konoplya and Zhidenko black hole spacetime that effectively maintain the stability of energy errors and solve the tangent vectors from the equations of motion and the variational equations of the system. The fast Lyapunov indicators and Poincaré section are calculated to verify the effectiveness of the smaller alignment index. Meanwhile, different algorithms are used to separately calculate the equations of motion and variation equations, resulting in correspondingly smaller alignment indexes. The numerical results indicate that the smaller alignment index obtained by using a global symplectic algorithm is the fastest method for distinguishing between regular and chaotic cases. The smaller alignment index is used to study the effects of parameters on the dynamic transition from order to chaos. If initial conditions and other parameters are appropriately chosen, we observe that an increase in energy E or the deformation parameter η can easily lead to chaos. Similarly, chaos easily occurs when the angular momentum L is small enough or the magnetic parameter Q stays within a suitable range. By varying the initial conditions of the particles, a distribution plot of the smaller alignment in the XZ plane of the black hole is obtained. It is found that the particle orbits exhibit a remarkably rich structure. Researching the motion of charged particles around a black hole contributes to our understanding of the mechanisms behind black hole accretion and provides valuable insights into the initial formation process of an accretion disk. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Symmetry in Gravity Research)
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Stability and Convergence Analysis of Multi-Symplectic Variational Integrator for Nonlinear Schrödinger Equation
by Siqi Lv, Zhihua Nie and Cuicui Liao
Mathematics 2023, 11(17), 3788; https://doi.org/10.3390/math11173788 - 4 Sep 2023
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Stability and convergence analyses of the multi-symplectic variational integrator for the nonlinear Schro¨dinger equation are discussed in this paper. The variational integrator is proved to be unconditionally linearly stable using the von Neumann method. A priori error bound for the [...] Read more.
Stability and convergence analyses of the multi-symplectic variational integrator for the nonlinear Schro¨dinger equation are discussed in this paper. The variational integrator is proved to be unconditionally linearly stable using the von Neumann method. A priori error bound for the scheme is given from the Sobolev inequality and the discrete conservation laws. Subsequently, the variational integrator is derived to converge at O(Δx2+Δt2) in the discrete L2 norm using the energy method. The numerical experimental results match our theoretical derivation. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section E: Applied Mathematics)
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Electron Beams on the Brillouin Zone: A Cohomological Approach via Sheaves of Fourier Algebras
by Elias Zafiris and Albrecht von Müller
Universe 2023, 9(9), 392; https://doi.org/10.3390/universe9090392 - 29 Aug 2023
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Topological states of matter can be classified only in terms of global topological invariants. These global topological invariants are encoded in terms of global observable topological phase factors in the state vectors of electrons. In condensed matter, the energy spectrum of the Hamiltonian [...] Read more.
Topological states of matter can be classified only in terms of global topological invariants. These global topological invariants are encoded in terms of global observable topological phase factors in the state vectors of electrons. In condensed matter, the energy spectrum of the Hamiltonian operator has a band structure, meaning that it is piecewise continuous. The energy in each continuous piece depends on the quasi-momentum which varies in the Brillouin zone. Thus, the Brillouin zone of quasi-momentum variables constitutes the base localization space of the energy eigenstates of electrons. This is a continuous topological parameter space bearing the homotopy of a torus. Since the base localization space has the homotopy of a torus, if we vary the quasi-momentum in a direction, when the edge of the zone is reached, we obtain a closed path. Then, if we lift this loop from the base space to the sections of the sheaf-theoretic fibration induced by the localization of the energy eigenfunctions, we obtain a global topological phase factor which encodes the topological structure of the Brillouin zone. Because it is homotopically equivalent to a torus, the global phase factor turns out to be quantized, taking integer values. The experimental significance of this model stems from the recent discovery that there are observable global topological phase factors in fairly ordinary materials. In this communication, we show that it is the unitary representation theory of the discrete Heisenberg group in terms of commutative modular symplectic variables, giving rise to a joint commutative representation space endowed with an integral and Z2-invariant symplectic form that articulates the specific form of the topological conditions characterizing both the quantum Hall effect and the spin quantum Hall effect under a unified sheaf-theoretic cohomological framework. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Field Theory)
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