Entanglement Entropy in the Two-Dimensional Random Transverse Field Ising Model

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Abstract

We have applied the numerical strong disordered renormalization group method to the two-dimensional random transverse field Ising model, and studied the scaling behavior of the entanglement entropy. The leading term of the entanglement entropy scales linearly with the block size, following the so called \emph{area law}. However, besides this \emph{area law} contribution, a subleading logarithmic correction at the quantum critical point is resolved. This correction is understood from the point of view of an underlying percolation transition, both at finite and at zero temperature.

Authors

  • Stephan Haas

    Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southern California, University of Southern California

  • Rong Yu

    Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southern California and Department of Physics, Univerisity of Tennessee

  • Hubert Saleur

    Service de Physique Theorique, CEN Saclay, Gif Sur Yvette, F-91191, France