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Quantum Langevin equation

Journal Article · · J. Stat. Phys.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01011142· OSTI ID:6453750
The quantum Langevin equation is the Heisenberg equation of motion for the (operator) coordinate of a Brownian particle coupled to a heat bath. The authors give an elementary derivation of this equation for a simple coupled-oscillator model of the heat bath.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Southern California, Los Angeles
OSTI ID:
6453750
Journal Information:
J. Stat. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Stat. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 46:5/6; ISSN JSTPB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English