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Quantum statistical mechanics of non-Hamiltonian systems

Journal Article · · Rep. Math. Phys., v. 3, no. 4, pp. 247-274
An axiomatic definition of time evolution (dynamical semi-group) of a physical system was given. A dynamical semi-group is defined as a one-parameter semi-group of linear endomorphisms of the set of all density operators corresponding to the physical system in question. Some classes of dynamical semi- groups (quantum Poisson and Brownian processes) induced by Markov processes on topological groups are described. Examples of dynamical semi-groups for the harmonic oscillator are given. (auth)
Research Organization:
Univ., Torun, Poland
NSA Number:
NSA-29-019925
OSTI ID:
4334304
Journal Information:
Rep. Math. Phys., v. 3, no. 4, pp. 247-274, Journal Name: Rep. Math. Phys., v. 3, no. 4, pp. 247-274; ISSN RMHPB
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Language:
English