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Finite temperature single-particle Green's function in the Lieb-Liniger model

Riccardo Senese and Fabian H. L. Essler

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Phys. Rev. B 113, 165425 – Published 24 April, 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/8qtr-dm7g

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We develop a Monte Carlo sampling algorithm to numerically evaluate the Lehmann representation for the finite temperature single-particle Green's function in the repulsive Lieb-Liniger model. This allows us to determine the spectral function in the full range of temperatures and interactions, as well as in generalized Gibbs ensembles. We test our results against known results for dynamics at infinite interaction strength and static correlators, and find excellent agreement.

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Phys. Rev. B 113, 165425– Published 24 April, 2026
  • Received 16 September 2025
  • Revised 3 March 2026
  • Accepted 30 March 2026
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