Krylov complexity as a probe for chaos

Abstract In this work, we explore in detail, the time evolution of Krylov complexity. We demonstrate, through analytical computations, that in finite many-body systems, while ramp and plateau are two generic features of Krylov complexity, the manner in which complexity saturates reveals the chaotic...

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Main Authors: Mohsen Alishahiha, Souvik Banerjee, Mohammad Javad Vasli
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Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2025-07-01
Series:European Physical Journal C: Particles and Fields
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1140/epjc/s10052-025-14451-z
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description Abstract In this work, we explore in detail, the time evolution of Krylov complexity. We demonstrate, through analytical computations, that in finite many-body systems, while ramp and plateau are two generic features of Krylov complexity, the manner in which complexity saturates reveals the chaotic nature of the system. In particular, we show that the dynamics towards saturation precisely distinguish between chaotic and integrable systems. For chaotic models, the saturation value of complexity reaches its infinite time average at a finite saturation time. In this case, depending on the initial state, it may also exhibit a peak before saturation. In contrast, in integrable models, complexity approaches the infinite time average value from below at a much longer timescale. We confirm this distinction using numerical results for specific spin models.
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spelling doaj-art-a686ec05901f45eb86f0286a865988e62025-08-20T04:03:06ZengSpringerOpenEuropean Physical Journal C: Particles and Fields1434-60522025-07-0185711110.1140/epjc/s10052-025-14451-zKrylov complexity as a probe for chaosMohsen Alishahiha0Souvik Banerjee1Mohammad Javad Vasli2School of Physics, Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM)Institut für Theoretische Physik und Astrophysik, Julius-Maximilians-Universität WürzburgSchool of Physics, Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM)Abstract In this work, we explore in detail, the time evolution of Krylov complexity. We demonstrate, through analytical computations, that in finite many-body systems, while ramp and plateau are two generic features of Krylov complexity, the manner in which complexity saturates reveals the chaotic nature of the system. In particular, we show that the dynamics towards saturation precisely distinguish between chaotic and integrable systems. For chaotic models, the saturation value of complexity reaches its infinite time average at a finite saturation time. In this case, depending on the initial state, it may also exhibit a peak before saturation. In contrast, in integrable models, complexity approaches the infinite time average value from below at a much longer timescale. We confirm this distinction using numerical results for specific spin models.https://doi.org/10.1140/epjc/s10052-025-14451-z
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