Towards a theory of metastability in open quantum dynamics
By generalizing concepts from classical stochastic dynamics, we establish the basis for a theory of metastability in Markovian open quantum systems. Partial relaxation into long-lived metastable states—distinct from the asymptotic stationary state—is a manifestation of a separation of time scales du...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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American Physical Society
2016
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/34757/ http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/34757/ http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/34757/ http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/34757/1/Metastability%201512%2005801v2.pdf |