<p>In this volume the fundamental theory of open quantum systems is revised in the light of modern developments in the field. A unified approach to the quantum evolution of open systems is presented by merging concepts and methods traditionally employed by different communities, such as quantum opti
Open Quantum Systems: An Introduction
β Scribed by Β΄Angel Rivas, Susana F. Huelga (auth.)
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
- Year
- 2012
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 107
- Series
- SpringerBriefs in physics
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
In this volume the fundamental theory of open quantum systems is revised in the light of modern developments in the field. A unified approach to the quantum evolution of open systems is presented by merging concepts and methods traditionally employed by different communities, such as quantum optics, condensed matter, chemical physics and mathematical physics.
The mathematical structure and the general properties of the dynamical maps underlying open system dynamics are explained in detail. The microscopic derivation of dynamical equations, including both Markovian and non-Markovian evolutions, is also discussed. Because of the step-by-step explanations, this work is a useful reference to novices in this field. However, experienced researches can also benefit from the presentation of recent results.
β¦ Table of Contents
Front Matter....Pages i-x
Mathematical Tools....Pages 1-14
Time Evolution in Closed Quantum Systems....Pages 15-17
Time Evolution in Open Quantum Systems....Pages 19-31
Quantum Markov Process: Mathematical Structure....Pages 33-48
Microscopic Description: Markovian Case....Pages 49-80
Microscopic Description: Non-Markovian Case....Pages 81-88
Back Matter....Pages 89-97
β¦ Subjects
Quantum Physics;Numerical and Computational Physics;Mathematical Methods in Physics;Quantum Optics
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