There is No Quantum Regression Theorem
Journal Article
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· Physical Review Letters
- Department of Physics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1120 (United States)
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803-4001 (United States)
The Onsager regression hypothesis states that the regression of fluctuations is governed by macroscopic equations describing the approach to equilibrium. It is here asserted that this hypothesis fails in the quantum case. This is shown first by explicit calculation for the example of quantum Brownian motion of an oscillator and then in general from the fluctuation-dissipation theorem. It is asserted that the correct generalization of the Onsager hypothesis is the fluctuation-dissipation theorem. {copyright} {ital 1996 The American Physical Society.}
- OSTI ID:
- 286764
- Journal Information:
- Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 77; ISSN 0031-9007; ISSN PRLTAO
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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