Conformal Data for the O(3) Wilson-Fisher Conformal Field Theory from Fuzzy Sphere Realization of the Quantum Rotor Model

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Authors: Arjun Dey, Loïc Herviou, Christopher Mudry, Andreas M. Läuchli
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Abstract

We present a model for strongly interacting fermions with internal O(3) symmetry on the fuzzy sphere that (i) preserves the rotational symmetry of the fuzzy sphere and (ii) undergoes a quantum phase transition in the (2+1)-dimensional O(3) Wilson-Fisher universality class. Using exact diagonalization and density matrix renormalization group, we locate the quantum critical point via conformal perturbation theory and obtain scaling dimensions from finite-size spectra. We identify 24 primary operators and determine some of their operator product expansion coefficients through first-order conformal perturbation theory. The results are benchmarked against conformal bootstrap and large quantum-number expansions and reveal a weakly irrelevant operator that plays a role in dimerized antiferromagnets. Our Letter provides a general framework for quantitatively accessing conformal data for O(N) Wilson-Fisher conformal field theories.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Physics of Superconductivity and Magnetism Advanced Condensed Matter Physics Theoretical and Computational Physics

Publication details

Journal / source
Physical Review Letters
Publisher
American Physical Society (APS)
Volume
136
Issue
20
Pages
206504–206504
Publication date
24 April 2026
Language
EN