The proper form of the generator in the weak coupling limit

R. Dümcke; H. Spohn

doi:10.1007/BF01325208

The proper form of the generator in the weak coupling limit

R. Dümcke, H. Spohn

University of Munich

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Abstract

In the literature one finds several different Markov approximations for a quantum system weakly coupled to a thermal reservoir. We want to point out that, in general, only the rigorous approximation given by E.B. Davies preserves positivity.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	419-422
Number of pages	4
Journal	Zeitschrift für Physik B Condensed Matter and Quanta
Volume	34
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01325208
State	Published - Dec 1979
Externally published	Yes

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