Comparing classical and quantum equilibration

verfasst von
Artur S.L. Malabarba, Terry Farrelly, Anthony J. Short
Abstract

By using a physically relevant and theory independent definition of measurement-based equilibration, we show quantitatively that equilibration is easier for quantum systems than for classical systems, in the situation where the initial state of the system is completely known (a pure state). This shows that quantum equilibration is a fundamental aspect of many quantum systems, while classical equilibration relies on experimental ignorance. When the state is not completely known (a mixed state), this framework also shows that quantum equilibration requires weaker conditions.

Externe Organisation(en)
University of Bristol
Typ
Artikel
Journal
Physical Review E
Band
94
ISSN
2470-0045
Publikationsdatum
15.09.2016
Publikationsstatus
Veröffentlicht
Peer-reviewed
Ja
ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete
Statistische und nichtlineare Physik, Statistik und Wahrscheinlichkeit, Physik der kondensierten Materie
Elektronische Version(en)
https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.94.032119 (Zugang: Unbekannt)