Topological non-Hermitian skin effect
Abstract
This article reviews recent developments in the non-Hermitian skin effect (NHSE), particularly on its rich interplay with topology. The review starts off with a pedagogical introduction on the modified bulk-boundary correspondence, the synergy and hybridization of NHSE and band topology in higher dimensions, as well as, the associated topology on the complex energy plane such as spectral winding topology and spectral graph topology. Following which, emerging topics are introduced such as non-Hermitian criticality, dynamical NHSE phenomena, and the manifestation of NHSE beyond the traditional linear non-interacting crystal lattices, particularly its interplay with quantum many-body interactions. Finally, we survey the recent demonstrations and experimental proposals of NHSE.
- Publication:
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Frontiers of Physics
- Pub Date:
- October 2023
- DOI:
- arXiv:
- arXiv:2302.03057
- Bibcode:
- 2023FrPhy..1853605L
- Keywords:
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- non-Hermitian skin effect;
- topological phases;
- Condensed Matter - Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics;
- Quantum Physics
- E-Print:
- A review article with 38 pages and 17 figures. Comments are welcome. Note: this arxiv version is an experimental "living'' review article that will be continually updated to keep abreast of recent developments in the field. Please cite the published version of this review at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11467-023-1309-z