title: The simplest quantum model supporting the Kibble-Zurek mechanism of topological defect production: Landau-Zener transitions from a new perspective.
abstract: It can be shown that the dynamics of the Landau-Zener model can be accurately described in terms of the Kibble-Zurek theory of the topological defect production in nonequilibrium phase transitions. The simplest quantum model exhibiting the Kibble-Zurek mechanism is presented. A new intuitive description of Landau-Zener dynamics is found.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Theoretische Physik, Universität Hannover, Appelstrasse 2, D-30167 Hannover, Germany.
authors.forename: Bogdan
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Damski