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T Kottos

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PubMed2001

Failure of random matrix theory to correctly describe quantum dynamics.

Consider a classically chaotic system that is described by a Hamiltonian H(0). At t=0 the Hamiltonian undergoes a sudden change (H)0-->H. We consider the quantum-mechanical spreading of the evolving energy distribution, and argue that it cannot be analyzed using a conventional random-matrix theory (RMT) approach. Conventional RMT can be trusted only to the extent that it gives trivial results that are implied by first-order perturbation theory. Nonperturbative effects are sensitive to the underlying classical dynamics, and therefore the Planck's over 2 pi-->0 behavior for effective RMT models is strikingly different from the correct semiclassical limit.

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PubMed2001

Superballistic spreading of wave packets.

We demonstrate for various systems that the variance of a wave packet M(t) proportional to t(nu), can show a superballistic increase with 2 < nu < or = 3, for parametrically large time intervals. A model is constructed that explains this phenomenon and its predictions are verified numerically for various disordered and quasiperiodic systems.

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PubMed2001

Taming chaos by impurities in two-dimensional oscillator arrays.

The effect of impurities in a two-dimensional lattice of coupled nonlinear chaotic oscillators and their ability to control the dynamical behavior of the system are studied. We show that a single impurity can produce synchronized spatiotemporal patterns, even though all oscillators and the impurity are chaotic when uncoupled. When a small number of impurities is arranged in a way, that the lattice is divided into two disjoint parts, synchronization is enforced even for small coupling. The synchronization is not affected as the size of the lattice increases, although the impurity concentration tends to zero.

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PubMed2001

Parametric dependent Hamiltonians, wave functions, random matrix theory, and quantal-classical correspondence.

We study a classically chaotic system that is described by a Hamiltonian H(Q,P;x), where (Q,P) are the canonical coordinates of a particle in a two-dimensional well, and x is a parameter. By changing x we can deform the "shape" of the well. The quantum eigenstates of the system are /n(x)>. We analyze numerically how the parametric kernel P(n/m)=/ /(2) evolves as a function of delta(x)[triple bond](x-x(0)). This kernel, regarded as a function of n-m, characterizes the shape of the wave functions, and it also can be interpreted as the local density of states. The kernel P(n/m) has a well-defined classical limit, and the study addresses the issue of quantum-classical correspondence. Both the perturbative and the nonperturbative regimes are explored. The limitations of the random matrix theory approach are demonstrated.

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PubMed2000

Quantum-mechanical nonperturbative response of driven chaotic mesoscopic systems

Consider a time-dependent Hamiltonian H(Q,P;x(t)) with periodic driving x(t) = Asin(Omegat). It is assumed that the classical dynamics is chaotic, and that its power spectrum extends over some frequency range |omega| A(prt), where A(prt) approximately Planck's over 2pi, the system may have a relatively strong response for Omega>omega(cl) due to QM nonperturbative effect.

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PubMed2000

Statistics of resonances and of delay times in quasiperiodic Schrodinger equations

We study the distributions of the resonance widths P(gamma) and of delay times P(tau) in one-dimensional quasiperiodic tight-binding systems at critical conditions with one open channel. Both quantities are found to decay algebraically as gamma(-alpha) and tau(-gamma) on small and large scales, respectively. The exponents alpha and gamma are related to the fractal dimension D(E)(0) of the spectrum of the closed system as alpha = 1+D(E)(0) and gamma = 2-D(E)(0). Our results are verified for the Harper model at the metal-insulator transition and for Fibonacci lattices.

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PubMed2000

Chaotic scattering on graphs

Quantized, compact graphs are excellent paradigms for quantum chaos in bounded systems. Connecting them with leads to infinity, we show that they display all the features which characterize quantum chaotic scattering. We derive exact expressions for the scattering matrix, and an exact trace formula for the density of resonances, in terms of classical orbits, analogous to the semiclassical theory of chaotic scattering. A statistical analysis of the cross sections and resonance parameters compares well with the predictions of random matrix theory. Hence, this system is proposed as a convenient tool to study the generic behavior of chaotic scattering systems and their semiclassical description.

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PubMed2000

Wave packet dynamics in energy space, random matrix theory, and the quantum-classical correspondence

We apply random-matrix-theory (RMT) to the analysis of evolution of wave packets in energy space. We study the crossover from ballistic behavior to saturation, the possibility of having an intermediate diffusive behavior, and the feasibility of strong localization effect. Both theoretical considerations and numerical results are presented. Using quantal-classical correspondence considerations we question the validity of the emerging dynamical picture. In particular, we claim that the appearance of the intermediate diffusive behavior is possibly an artifact of the RMT strategy.

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