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Low energy limit of Banks-Fischler-Shenker-Susskind quantum mechanics

Low energy limit of Banks-Fischler-Shenker-Susskind quantum mechanics
Low energy limit of Banks-Fischler-Shenker-Susskind quantum mechanics
We investigate the low-energy regime of BFSS quantum mechanics using its holographic dual. We identify three distinct thermodynamic phases (black holes) and analyze their thermodynamic properties extensively, including phase transitions amongst the several phases. While the properties of the canonical ensemble aligns with existing conjectures on BFSS thermodynamics, we uncover intriguing and unexpected behavior in the microcanonical ensemble. Specifically, for sufficiently low energies, we observe the dominance of the localized phase. Surprisingly, we also identify an energy range where the non-uniform phase becomes dominant. The transition between these phases is mediated by a Kol-type topology-changing phenomenon.
hep-th, gr-qc
arXiv
Dias, Oscar J.C.
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Santos, Jorge E.
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Dias, Oscar J.C.
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Santos, Jorge E.
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Abstract

We investigate the low-energy regime of BFSS quantum mechanics using its holographic dual. We identify three distinct thermodynamic phases (black holes) and analyze their thermodynamic properties extensively, including phase transitions amongst the several phases. While the properties of the canonical ensemble aligns with existing conjectures on BFSS thermodynamics, we uncover intriguing and unexpected behavior in the microcanonical ensemble. Specifically, for sufficiently low energies, we observe the dominance of the localized phase. Surprisingly, we also identify an energy range where the non-uniform phase becomes dominant. The transition between these phases is mediated by a Kol-type topology-changing phenomenon.

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Submitted date: 22 July 2024
Accepted/In Press date: 28 May 2025
Additional Information: 13 pages, 6 figures
Keywords: hep-th, gr-qc

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Local EPrints ID: 497421
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/497421
PURE UUID: 4149b965-b179-4f37-8b5e-38819a3cd340
ORCID for Oscar J.C. Dias: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0003-4855-4750

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Date deposited: 22 Jan 2025 17:47
Last modified: 03 Jun 2025 01:48

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Author: Oscar J.C. Dias ORCID iD
Author: Jorge E. Santos

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