Quantum theory of friction
Journal Article
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· Physical Review. A
- Department of Physics, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G4 0NG (United Kingdom)
- Department of Physics, Macquarie University, New South Wales 2109 (Australia)
We present a Markovian quantum theory of friction. Our approach is based on the idea that collisions between a Brownian particle and single molecules of the surrounding medium constitute, as far as the particle is concerned, instantaneous simultaneous measurements of its position and momentum.
- OSTI ID:
- 20718053
- Journal Information:
- Physical Review. A, Journal Name: Physical Review. A Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 72; ISSN 1050-2947; ISSN PLRAAN
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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