Higher-spin Richardson-Gaudin model with time-dependent coupling: Exact dynamics
Abstract
We determine the exact asymptotic many-body wavefunction of a spin-$s$ Richardson-Gaudin model with a coupling inversely proportional to time, for time evolution starting from the ground state at $t = 0^+$ and for arbitrary $s$. Contrary to common belief, the resulting wavefunction cannot be derived from the spin-$1/2$ case by merging spins, but instead requires independent treatment for each spin size. The steady state is non-thermal and, in contrast to the spin-$1/2$ case, does not conform to a natural Generalized Gibbs Ensemble. We show that mean-field theory is exact for any product of a finite number of spin operators on different sites. We discuss how these findings can be probed in cavity QED and trapped ion experiments.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
Quantum optics and atomic interactions
Mechanical and Optical Resonators
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Physical review. B./Physical review. B
- Volume
- 113
- Issue
- 19
- Publication date
- 4 May 2026
- Language
- EN