morning modifications to MP critical points

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@ -1238,7 +1238,7 @@ eigenstates as a function of $\lambda$ indicate the presence of a zero-temperatu
Meanwhile, as an avoided crossing becomes increasingly sharp, the corresponding EPs move increasingly close to the real axis, eventually forming a critical point. Meanwhile, as an avoided crossing becomes increasingly sharp, the corresponding EPs move increasingly close to the real axis, eventually forming a critical point.
The existence of an EP \emph{on} the real axis is therefore diagnostic of a QPT.\cite{Cejnar_2005, Cejnar_2007a} The existence of an EP \emph{on} the real axis is therefore diagnostic of a QPT.\cite{Cejnar_2005, Cejnar_2007a}
Since the MP critical point corresponds to a singularity on the real $\lambda$ axis, it can immediately be Since the MP critical point corresponds to a singularity on the real $\lambda$ axis, it can immediately be
recognised as a QPT within the perturbation theory approximation. recognised as a QPT \hugh{with respect to varying the perturbation parameter $\lambda$}.
However, a conventional QPT can only occur in the thermodynamic limit, which here is analogous to the complete However, a conventional QPT can only occur in the thermodynamic limit, which here is analogous to the complete
basis set limit.\cite{Kais_2006} basis set limit.\cite{Kais_2006}
The MP critical point and corresponding $\beta$ singularities in a finite basis must therefore be modelled by pairs of EPs The MP critical point and corresponding $\beta$ singularities in a finite basis must therefore be modelled by pairs of EPs
@ -1270,11 +1270,11 @@ states which share the symmetry of the ground state,\cite{Goodson_2004} and are
\subcaption{\label{subfig:rmp_ep_to_cp}} \subcaption{\label{subfig:rmp_ep_to_cp}}
\end{subfigure} \end{subfigure}
\caption{% \caption{%
Modelling the RMP critical point using the asymmetric Hubbard dimer. RMP critical point using the asymmetric Hubbard dimer with $\epsilon = 2.5 U$.
(\subref{subfig:rmp_cp}) Exact critical points with $t=0$ occur on the negative real $\lambda$ axis (dashed). (\subref{subfig:rmp_cp}) Exact critical points with $t=0$ occur on the negative real $\lambda$ axis (dashed).
(\subref{subfig:rmp_cp_surf}) Modelling a finite basis using $t=0.1$ yields complex-conjugate EPs close to the (\subref{subfig:rmp_cp_surf}) Modelling a finite basis using $t=0.1$ yields complex-conjugate EPs close to the
real axis, giving a sharp avoided crossing on the real axis (solid). real axis, giving a sharp avoided crossing on the real axis (solid).
\titou{vertical axe label wrong in b.} (\subref{subfig:rmp_ep_to_cp}) Convergence of the ground-state EP onto the real axis in the exact limit $t \rightarrow 0$.
\label{fig:RMP_cp}} \label{fig:RMP_cp}}
\end{figure*} \end{figure*}
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@ -1284,19 +1284,20 @@ The simplified site basis of the Hubbard dimer makes explicilty modelling the io
Instead, we can use an asymmetric version of the Hubbard dimer \cite{Carrascal_2015,Carrascal_2018} Instead, we can use an asymmetric version of the Hubbard dimer \cite{Carrascal_2015,Carrascal_2018}
where we consider one of the sites as a ``ghost atom'' that acts as a where we consider one of the sites as a ``ghost atom'' that acts as a
destination for ionised electrons being originally localised on the other site. destination for ionised electrons being originally localised on the other site.
To mathematically model this scenario, in this asymmetric Hubbard dimer, we introduce a one-electron potential $-\epsilon$ on the left site to To mathematically model this scenario in this asymmetric Hubbard dimer, we introduce a one-electron potential $-\epsilon$ on the left site to
represent the attraction between the electrons and the model ``atomic'' nucleus [see Eq.~\eqref{eq:H_FCI}], where we define $\epsilon > 0$. represent the attraction between the electrons and the model ``atomic'' nucleus [see Eq.~\eqref{eq:H_FCI}], where we define $\epsilon > 0$.
The reference Slater determinant for a doubly-occupied atom can be represented using the RHF The reference Slater determinant for a doubly-occupied atom can be represented using the RHF
orbitals [see Eq.~\eqref{eq:RHF_orbs}] with $\theta_{\alpha}^{\text{RHF}} = \theta_{\beta}^{\text{RHF}} = 0$, which corresponds to strictly localise the two electrons on the left site. orbitals [see Eq.~\eqref{eq:RHF_orbs}] with $\theta_{\alpha}^{\text{RHF}} = \theta_{\beta}^{\text{RHF}} = 0$,
which corresponds to strictly localising the two electrons on the left site.
%and energy %and energy
%\begin{equation} %\begin{equation}
% E_\text{HF}(0, 0) = \frac{1}{2} (2 U - 4 \epsilon). % E_\text{HF}(0, 0) = \frac{1}{2} (2 U - 4 \epsilon).
%\end{equation} %\end{equation}
With this representation, the parametrised \hugh{atomic} RMP Hamiltonian becomes With this representation, the parametrised \hugh{asymmetric} RMP Hamiltonian becomes
\begin{widetext} \begin{widetext}
\begin{equation} \begin{equation}
\label{eq:H_RMP} \label{eq:H_RMP}
\hugh{\bH_\text{atom}\qty(\lambda)} = \hugh{\bH_\text{asym}\qty(\lambda)} =
\begin{pmatrix} \begin{pmatrix}
2(U-\epsilon) - \lambda U & -\lambda t & -\lambda t & 0 \\ 2(U-\epsilon) - \lambda U & -\lambda t & -\lambda t & 0 \\
-\lambda t & (U-\epsilon) - \lambda U & 0 & -\lambda t \\ -\lambda t & (U-\epsilon) - \lambda U & 0 & -\lambda t \\
@ -1338,7 +1339,7 @@ Molecules containing these atoms are therefore often class $\beta$ systems with
a divergent RMP series due to the MP critical point. \cite{Goodson_2004,Sergeev_2006} a divergent RMP series due to the MP critical point. \cite{Goodson_2004,Sergeev_2006}
% EXACT VERSUS APPROXIMATE % EXACT VERSUS APPROXIMATE
The critical point in the exact case $t=0$ lies on the \titou{negative} real $\lambda$ axis (Fig.~\ref{subfig:rmp_cp}: dashed lines), The critical point in the exact case $t=0$ lies on the negative real $\lambda$ axis (Fig.~\ref{subfig:rmp_cp}: dashed lines),
mirroring the behaviour of a quantum phase transition.\cite{Kais_2006} mirroring the behaviour of a quantum phase transition.\cite{Kais_2006}
However, in practical calculations performed with a finite basis set, the critical point is modelled as a cluster However, in practical calculations performed with a finite basis set, the critical point is modelled as a cluster
of branch points close to the real axis. of branch points close to the real axis.
@ -1346,45 +1347,53 @@ The use of a finite basis can be modelled in the asymmetric dimer by making the
idealised destination for the ionised electrons with a non-zero (yet small) hopping term $t$. idealised destination for the ionised electrons with a non-zero (yet small) hopping term $t$.
Taking the value $t=0.1$ (Fig.~\ref{subfig:rmp_cp}: solid lines), the critical point becomes a Taking the value $t=0.1$ (Fig.~\ref{subfig:rmp_cp}: solid lines), the critical point becomes a
sharp avoided crossing with a complex-conjugate pair of EPs close to the real axis (Fig.~\ref{subfig:rmp_cp_surf}). sharp avoided crossing with a complex-conjugate pair of EPs close to the real axis (Fig.~\ref{subfig:rmp_cp_surf}).
In the limit $t \to 0$, these EPs approach the real axis, mirroring Sergeev's discussion on finite basis In the limit $t \to 0$, these EPs approach the real axis (Fig.~\ref{subfig:rmp_ep_to_cp}),
mirroring Sergeev's discussion on finite basis
set representations of the MP critical point.\cite{Sergeev_2006} set representations of the MP critical point.\cite{Sergeev_2006}
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% Figure on the UMP critical point % Figure on the UMP critical point
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\begin{figure*}[t] \begin{figure*}[t]
\begin{subfigure}{0.49\textwidth} \begin{subfigure}{0.32\textwidth}
\includegraphics[height=0.65\textwidth,trim={0pt 5pt 0pt 15pt}, clip]{ump_critical_point} \includegraphics[height=0.75\textwidth,trim={0pt 5pt -10pt 15pt},clip]{ump_cp}
\subcaption{\label{subfig:ump_cp}} \subcaption{\label{subfig:ump_cp}}
\end{subfigure} \end{subfigure}
\begin{subfigure}{0.49\textwidth} %
\includegraphics[height=0.65\textwidth]{ump_ep_to_cp} \begin{subfigure}{0.32\textwidth}
\subcaption{\label{subfig:ump_ep_to_cp}} \includegraphics[height=0.75\textwidth]{ump_cp_surf}
\end{subfigure} \subcaption{\label{subfig:ump_cp_surf}}
\end{subfigure}
%
\begin{subfigure}{0.32\textwidth}
\includegraphics[height=0.75\textwidth]{ump_ep_to_cp}
\subcaption{\label{subfig:ump_ep_to_cp}}
\end{subfigure}
% \includegraphics[height=0.65\textwidth,trim={0pt 5pt 0pt 15pt}, clip]{ump_critical_point}
\caption{% \caption{%
The UMP ground-state EP becomes a critical point in the strong correlation limit (large $U/t$). The UMP ground-state EP becomes a critical point in the strong correlation limit (large $U/t$).
(\subref{subfig:ump_cp}) As $U/t$ increases, the avoided crossing on the real $\lambda$ axis (\subref{subfig:ump_cp}) As $U/t$ increases, the avoided crossing on the real $\lambda$ axis
becomes increasingly sharp. becomes increasingly sharp.
(\subref{subfig:ump_ep_to_cp}) The convergence of the EPs at $\lep$ onto the real axis for $U/t \to \infty$ (\subref{subfig:ump_cp_surf}) Complex energy surfaces for $U = 5t$.
mirrors the formation of the RMP critical point and other QPTs in the complete basis set limit. (\subref{subfig:ump_ep_to_cp}) Convergence of the EPs at $\lep$ onto the real axis for $U/t \to \infty$.
%mirrors the formation of the RMP critical point and other QPTs in the complete basis set limit.
\label{fig:UMP_cp}} \label{fig:UMP_cp}}
\end{figure*} \end{figure*}
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% RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN QPT AND UMP % RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN QPT AND UMP
\titou{Returning to the symmetric Hubbard dimer?} Returning to the symmetric Hubbard dimer, we showed in Sec.~\ref{sec:spin_cont} that the slow
In Sec.~\ref{sec:spin_cont} we showed that the slow convergence of the UMP series for the strongly correlated convergence of the strongly correlated UMP series
Hubbard dimer was due to a complex-conjugate pair of EPs just outside the radius of convergence. was due to a complex-conjugate pair of EPs just outside the radius of convergence.
These EPs have positive real components and small imaginary components (see Fig.~\ref{fig:UMP}), suggesting a potential These EPs have positive real components and small imaginary components (see Fig.~\ref{fig:UMP}), suggesting a potential
connection to MP critical points and QPTs (see Sec.~\ref{sec:MP_critical_point}). connection to MP critical points and QPTs (see Sec.~\ref{sec:MP_critical_point}).
For $\lambda>1$, the HF potential becomes an attractive component in Stillinger's For $\lambda>1$, the HF potential becomes an attractive component in Stillinger's
Hamiltonian displayed in Eq.~\eqref{eq:HamiltonianStillinger}, while the explicit electron-electron interaction Hamiltonian displayed in Eq.~\eqref{eq:HamiltonianStillinger}, while the explicit electron-electron interaction
becomes increasingly repulsive. becomes increasingly repulsive.
\titou{Critical points along the positive real $\lambda$ axis for closed-shell molecules then represent Closed--shell critical points along the positive real $\lambda$ axis then represent
points where the two-electron repulsion overcomes the attractive HF potential points where the two-electron repulsion overcomes the attractive HF potential
and a single electron dissociates from the molecule.\cite{Sergeev_2006}} and a single electron dissociates from the molecule (see Ref.~\onlinecite{Sergeev_2006})
\titou{T2: I'd like to discuss that with you.}
In contrast, symmetry-breaking in the UMP reference creates different HF potentials for the spin-up and spin-down electrons. In contrast, symmetry-breaking in the UMP reference creates different HF potentials for the spin-up and spin-down electrons.
Consider one of the two reference UHF solutions where the spin-up and spin-down electrons are localised on the left and right sites respectively. Consider one of the two reference UHF solutions where the spin-up and spin-down electrons are localised on the left and right sites respectively.
@ -1394,10 +1403,9 @@ As $\lambda$ becomes greater than 1 and the HF potentials become attractive, the
driving force for the electrons to swap sites. driving force for the electrons to swap sites.
This swapping process can also be represented as a double excitation, and thus an avoided crossing will occur This swapping process can also be represented as a double excitation, and thus an avoided crossing will occur
for $\lambda \geq 1$ (Fig.~\ref{subfig:ump_cp}). for $\lambda \geq 1$ (Fig.~\ref{subfig:ump_cp}).
\titou{Note that, although this appears to be an avoided crossing between the ground and first-excited state, While this appears to be an avoided crossing between the ground and first-excited state,
the earlier excited-state avoided crossing means that the first-excited state qualitatively the presence of an earlier excited-state avoided crossing means that the first-excited state qualitatively
represents the double excitation for $\lambda > 0.5.$} represents the reference double excitation for $\lambda > 0.5.$
\titou{T2: I find it hard to understand. I'd like to discuss this as well.}
% SHARPNESS AND QPT % SHARPNESS AND QPT
The ``sharpness'' of the avoided crossing is controlled by the correlation strength $U/t$. The ``sharpness'' of the avoided crossing is controlled by the correlation strength $U/t$.
@ -1407,15 +1415,13 @@ This delocalisation dampens the electron swapping process and leads to a ``shall
that corresponds to EPs with non-zero imaginary components (solid lines in Fig.~\ref{subfig:ump_cp}). that corresponds to EPs with non-zero imaginary components (solid lines in Fig.~\ref{subfig:ump_cp}).
As $U/t$ becomes larger, the HF potentials become stronger and the on-site repulsion dominates the hopping As $U/t$ becomes larger, the HF potentials become stronger and the on-site repulsion dominates the hopping
term to make electron delocalisation less favourable. term to make electron delocalisation less favourable.
\titou{In other words, the electron localises on each site forming a so-called Wigner crystal. In other words, the electrons localise on individual sites to form a Wigner crystal.
T2: is it worth saying again?}
These effects create a stronger driving force for the electrons to swap sites until eventually this swapping These effects create a stronger driving force for the electrons to swap sites until eventually this swapping
occurs exactly at $\lambda = 1$. occurs exactly at $\lambda = 1$.
In this limit, the ground-state EPs approach the real axis (Fig.~\ref{subfig:ump_ep_to_cp}) and the avoided In this limit, the ground-state EPs approach the real axis (Fig.~\ref{subfig:ump_ep_to_cp}) and the avoided
crossing creates a gradient discontinuity in the ground-state energy (dashed lines in Fig.~\ref{subfig:ump_cp}). crossing creates a gradient discontinuity in the ground-state energy (dashed lines in Fig.~\ref{subfig:ump_cp}).
We therefore find that, in the strong correlation limit, the symmetry-broken ground-state EP becomes We therefore find that, in the strong correlation limit, the symmetry-broken ground-state EP becomes
a new type of MP critical point \titou{and represents a QPT in the perturbation approximation}. a new type of MP critical point and \hugh{represents a QPT as the perturbation parameter $\lambda$ is varied.}
\titou{T2: what do you mean by this?}
Furthermore, this argument explains why the dominant UMP singularity lies so close, but always outside, the Furthermore, this argument explains why the dominant UMP singularity lies so close, but always outside, the
radius of convergence (see Fig.~\ref{fig:RadConv}). radius of convergence (see Fig.~\ref{fig:RadConv}).

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