Abstract

We compute spin transport in the unitary Fermi gas using the strong-coupling Luttinger-Ward theory. In the quantum degenerate regime the spin diffusivity attains a minimum value of D(s) Symbol: see text] 1.3 ħ/m approaching the quantum limit of diffusion for a particle of mass m. Conversely, the spin drag rate reaches a maximum value of Γ(sd) [Symbol: see text] 1.2k(B)T(F)/ħ in terms of the Fermi temperature T(F). The frequency-dependent spin conductivity σ(s)(ω) exhibits a broad Drude peak, with spectral weight transferred to a universal high-frequency tail σ(s) (ω → ∞) = ħ(1/2)C/3π(mω)(3/2) proportional to the Tan contact density C. For the spin susceptibility χ(s)(T) we find no downturn in the normal phase.

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