Open Quantum Systems

An Introduction
2012
ISBN: 978-3-642-23353-1
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 97 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 178 g

Reihe: SpringerBriefs in Physics

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.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Huelga, Susana F.

Rivas, Ángel

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Stochastik Mathematische Statistik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Statistische Physik, Dynamische Systeme
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Quantenphysik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Quantenoptik, Nichtlineare Optik, Laserphysik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Physik Allgemein Theoretische Physik, Mathematische Physik, Computerphysik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Mathematical tools.- Time evolution in closed quantum systems.- Time evolution in open quantum systems.- Quantum Markov process: mathematical structure.- Microscopic description: Markovian case.- Microscopic description: non-Markovian case.- Conclusion.