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Quantum regression theorem for non-Markovian Lindblad equations

Quantum Physics 2008-03-18 v2

Abstract

We find the conditions under which a quantum regression theorem can be assumed valid for non-Markovian master equations consisting in Lindblad superoperators with memory kernels. Our considerations are based on a generalized Born-Markov approximation, which allows us to obtain our results from an underlying Hamiltonian description. We demonstrate that a non-Markovian quantum regression theorem can only be granted in a stationary regime if the dynamics satisfies a quantum detailed balance condition. As an example we study the correlations of a two level system embedded in a complex structured reservoir and driven by an external coherent field.

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@article{arxiv.quant-ph/0601140,
  title  = {Quantum regression theorem for non-Markovian Lindblad equations},
  author = {Adrian A. Budini},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/0601140},
  year   = {2008}
}

Comments

14 pages, 5 figures. Extended version. The GBMA is deduced from projector technique. A new appendix is added