Dephasing in the semiclassical limit is system-dependent
Abstract
We investigate dephasing in open quantum chaotic systems in the limit of large system size to Fermi wavelength ratio, . We semiclassically calculate the weak localization correction to the conductance for a quantum dot coupled to (i) an external closed dot and (ii) a dephasing voltage probe. In addition to the universal algebraic suppression with the dwell time through the cavity and the dephasing rate , we find an exponential suppression of weak localization by a factor , with a system-dependent . In the dephasing probe model, coincides with the Ehrenfest time, , for both perfectly and partially transparent dot-lead couplings. In contrast, when dephasing occurs due to the coupling to an external dot, depends on the correlation length of the coupling potential instead of .
Cite
@article{arxiv.cond-mat/0612118,
title = {Dephasing in the semiclassical limit is system-dependent},
author = {Cyril Petitjean and Philippe Jacquod and Robert S. Whitney},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/0612118},
year = {2009}
}
Comments
4 pages 3 figures (v2 contains numerous cosmetic changes)