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Open Quantum Systems: An Introduction

By ´Angel Rivas , Susana F. Huelga (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
2012
ISBN
978-3-642-23353-1, 978-3-642-23354-8
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-23354-8
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1290861 bytes)
Series
SpringerBriefs in Physics
Edition
1
Pages
97\103
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2013-08-01 04:00:00
Quantum Physics;Numerical and Computational Physic

Description

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.

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