The Markov approximation revisited: Inconsistency of the standard quantum Brownian motion model
Quantum Physics
2009-10-31 v1 Condensed Matter
Abstract
We revisit the Markov approximation necessary to derive ordinary Brownian motion from a model widely adopted in literature for this specific purpose. We show that this leads to internal inconsistencies, thereby implying that further search for a more satisfactory model is required.
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@article{arxiv.quant-ph/9909051,
title = {The Markov approximation revisited: Inconsistency of the standard quantum Brownian motion model},
author = {A. Rocco and P. Grigolini},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:quant-ph/9909051},
year = {2009}
}
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15 pages