Nonlinearσmodel approach for level correlations in chiral disordered systems

Abstract

We study level correlations of disordered systems with chiral unitary symmetry (AIII symmetry). We use a random matrix model with a finite correlation length to derive a supersymmetric nonlinear sigma model. The result is compared with existing results based on other models. Using the methods of Sov. Phys. JETP 60, 656 (1994)] and Phys. Rev. Lett. 75, 902 (1995)], we calculate the density of states and two-level correlation function. The result is expressed using the spectral determinant as in traditional nonchiral systems. We discuss the renormalization of the mean level spacing which is not present in the traditional systems.