23 May 2024 | Zhao Liu,1,∗ Bruno Mera,2,3,∗ Manato Fujimoto,4,5 Tomoki Ozawa,3 and Jie Wang6,†
This paper explores the concept of quantum geometry and its implications for topological phases, particularly in the context of generalized Landau levels. Quantum geometry, which characterizes the local properties of quantum states, is shown to play a crucial role in various phenomena, including topological and non-topological quantum matter. The authors introduce the notion of "generalized Landau levels," which are single-particle states that exhibit quantized integrated trace values of the quantum metric, regardless of the non-uniformity of their quantum geometric quantities. These generalized Landau levels are derived and their geometric properties are discussed, with a focus on holomorphic curves and moving frames. The paper also proposes a model by superposing multiple generalized Landau levels to capture the single-particle Hilbert space of a generic Chern band. Using exact diagonalization, the authors identify a geometric criterion for the non-Abelian Moore-Read phase, which is potentially useful for engineering materials with specific topological properties. The work concludes with a discussion on the stability of the Moore-Read phase and the nature of ground states in non-Abelian fractionalized systems, providing a systematic tool for analyzing topological Chern bands and fractionalized phases.This paper explores the concept of quantum geometry and its implications for topological phases, particularly in the context of generalized Landau levels. Quantum geometry, which characterizes the local properties of quantum states, is shown to play a crucial role in various phenomena, including topological and non-topological quantum matter. The authors introduce the notion of "generalized Landau levels," which are single-particle states that exhibit quantized integrated trace values of the quantum metric, regardless of the non-uniformity of their quantum geometric quantities. These generalized Landau levels are derived and their geometric properties are discussed, with a focus on holomorphic curves and moving frames. The paper also proposes a model by superposing multiple generalized Landau levels to capture the single-particle Hilbert space of a generic Chern band. Using exact diagonalization, the authors identify a geometric criterion for the non-Abelian Moore-Read phase, which is potentially useful for engineering materials with specific topological properties. The work concludes with a discussion on the stability of the Moore-Read phase and the nature of ground states in non-Abelian fractionalized systems, providing a systematic tool for analyzing topological Chern bands and fractionalized phases.