The Low Energy Limit of BFSS Quantum Mechanics (online)

13.11.2025 13:30 – 14:30

We investigate the low-energy regime of BFSS quantum mechanics using its holographic dual. We identify three distinct thermodynamic phases (black holes) and analyse their thermodynamic properties extensively, including phase transitions amongst the several phases. While the properties of the canonical ensemble align with existing conjectures on BFSS thermodynamics, we uncover intriguing and unexpected behaviour in the microcanonical ensemble. Specifically, for sufficiently low energies, we observe the dominance of the localised 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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Bâtiment: Ecole de Physique

EP234 (online)

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