Group Theory for Embedded Random Matrix Ensembles

TL;DR

This paper derives finite-N formulas for transition strength densities in embedded random matrix ensembles using group theory, showing they are generally bivariate Gaussian for finite quantum systems.

Contribution

It introduces the first finite-N formulas for moments of transition strength densities in EGUE ensembles using $U(N)$ group theory.

Findings

Transition strength densities are bivariate Gaussian in the asymptotic limit.

Finite-N formulas for moments up to order four are derived.

Results extend to other transition operators and symmetries.

Abstract

Embedded random matrix ensembles are generic models for describing statistical properties of finite isolated quantum many-particle systems. For the simplest spinless fermion (or boson) systems with say $m$ fermions (or bosons) in $N$ single particle states and interacting with say $k$-body interactions, we have EGUE($k$) [embedded GUE of $k$-body interactions) with GUE embedding and the embedding algebra is $U(N)$. In this paper, using EGUE($k$) representation for a Hamiltonian that is $k$-body and an independent EGUE($t$) representation for a transition operator that is $t$-body and employing the embedding $U(N)$ algebra, finite-$N$ formulas for moments up to order four are derived, for the first time, for the transition strength densities (transition strengths multiplied by the density of states at the initial and final energies). In the asymptotic limit, these formulas reduce to those derived for the EGOE version and establish that in general bivariate transition strength densities take bivariate Gaussian form for isolated finite quantum systems. Extension of these results for other types of transition operators and EGUE ensembles with further symmetries are discussed.