Projection-Based Memory Kernel Coupling Theory for Quantum Dynamics: A Stable Framework for Non-Markovian Simulations
Abstract
We present a projection-based, stability-preserving methodology for computing time correlation functions in open quantum systems governed by generalized quantum master equations with non-Markovian effects. Building upon the memory kernel coupling theory framework, our approach transforms the memory kernel hierarchy into a system of coupled linear differential equations through Mori-Zwanzig projection, followed by spectral projection onto stable eigenmodes to ensure numerical stability. By systematically eliminating unstable modes while preserving the physically relevant dynamics, our method guaranties long-time convergence without introducing artificial damping or ad hoc modifications. The theoretical framework maintains mathematical rigor through orthogonal projection operators and spectral decomposition. Benchmark calculations on the spin-boson model show excellent agreement with exact hierarchical equations of motion results while achieving significant computational efficiency. This approach provides a versatile and reliable framework for simulating non-Markovian dynamics in complex systems.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2602.10629,
title = {Projection-Based Memory Kernel Coupling Theory for Quantum Dynamics: A Stable Framework for Non-Markovian Simulations},
author = {Wei Liu and Rui-Hao Bi and Yu Su and Limin Xu and Zhennan Zhou and Yao Wang and Wenjie Dou},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2602.10629},
year = {2026}
}