The photoexcited dynamics of order parameter in Peierls chain is investigated
by using a microscopic quantum theory in the limit where the hot electrons may
establish themselves into a quasi-equilibrium state described by an effective
temperature. The optical phonon mode responsible for the Peierls instability is
coupled to the electron subsystem, and its dynamic equation is derived in terms
of the density matrix technique. Recovery dynamics of the order parameter is
obtained, which reveals a number of interesting features including the change
of oscillation frequency and amplitude at phase transition temperature and the
photo-induced switching of order parameter.Comment: 5 pages, 3 figure
