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Quantum Statistical Mechanics. IV. Non-Equilibrium Probability Operator and Stochastic, Dissipative Schrodinger Equation

Chemical Physics 2014-06-24 v2 Statistical Mechanics Quantum Physics

Abstract

The probability operator for a generic non-equilibrium quantum system is derived. The corresponding stochastic, dissipative Schr\"odinger equation is also given. The dissipative and stochastic propagators are linked by the fluctuation-dissipation theorem that is derived from the unitary condition on the time propagator. The dissipative propagator is derived from thermodynamic force and entropy fluctuation operators that are in general non-linear.

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@article{arxiv.1406.5270,
  title  = {Quantum Statistical Mechanics. IV. Non-Equilibrium Probability Operator and Stochastic, Dissipative Schrodinger Equation},
  author = {Phil Attard},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1406.5270},
  year   = {2014}
}

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18 pages

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