# Non-Hermitian quantum walks uncover dynamical quantum phase transitions under self-normal and biorthogonal bases

**Authors:** Guangzhen Li, Luqi Yuan

PMC · DOI: 10.1038/s41377-025-02069-5 · 2026-01-04

## TL;DR

This paper explores how different bases affect quantum phase transitions in non-Hermitian quantum walks.

## Contribution

It reveals distinct critical times and momenta under self-normal and biorthogonal bases.

## Key findings

- Critical times differ between self-normal and biorthogonal bases.
- Critical momenta also show discrepancies in the two bases.
- Experimental validation supports the theoretical analysis.

## Abstract

The differences in critical times and critical momenta between self-normal and biorthogonal dynamical quantum phase transitions are revealed. The theoretical analysis is experimentally validated through multiple quench processes using a one-dimensional discrete-time non-Hermitian quantum walks.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** DQPTs (MESH:D000210)

## Figures

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC12764918