The Theory of Open Quantum Systems

by Heinz-Peter Breuer, Francesco Petruccione

Overview

The physics of open quantum systems plays a major role in modern experiments and theoretical developments of quantum mechanics. Written for graduate students and readers with research interests in open systems, this book provides an introduction into the main ideas and concepts, in addition to developing analytical methods and computer simulation techniques.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198520634
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	08/29/2002
Pages:	648
Sales rank:	748,602
Product dimensions:	9.38(w) x 6.24(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet Freiburg

University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Table of Contents

PrefaceAcknowledgementsPart 1: Probability in Classical and Quantum Mechanics1. Classical probability theory and stochastic processes2. Quantum ProbabilityPart 2: Density Matrix Theory3. Quantum Master Equations4. DecoherencePart 3: Stochastic Processes in Hilbert Space5. Probability distributions on Hilbert space6. Stochastic dynamics in Hilbert space7. The stochastic simulation method8. Applications to quantum optical systemsPart 4: Non-Markovian Quantum Processes9. Projection operator techniques10. Non-Markovian dynamics in physical systemsPart 5: Relativistic Quantum Processes11. Measurements in relativistic quantum mechanics12. Open quantum electrodynamics