Quantum mechanics of open systems: Dissipaton theories
Yao Wang, YiJing Yan
Abstract
This Perspective presents a comprehensive account of the dissipaton theories developed in our group since 2014, including the physical picture of dissipatons and the phase-space dissipaton algebra. The dissipaton-equation-of-motion-space (DEOM-space) formulations cover the Schrödinger picture, the Heisenberg picture, and further the imaginary-time DEOM. Recently developed are the dissipaton theories for studying equilibrium and nonequilibrium thermodynamic mixing processes. The Jarzynski equality and Crooks relation are accurately reproduced numerically. It is anticipated that dissipaton theories would remain essential toward a maturation of quantum mechanics of open systems.
Topics & Concepts
Phase spaceNon-equilibrium thermodynamicsCover (algebra)Space (punctuation)PhysicsMotion (physics)QuantumPerspective (graphical)Classical mechanicsHeisenberg pictureTheoretical physicsImaginary timeQuantum mechanicsOpen quantum systemStatistical physicsMathematicsSupersymmetric quantum mechanicsComputer scienceGeometryEngineeringOperating systemMechanical engineeringAdvanced Thermodynamics and Statistical MechanicsSpectroscopy and Quantum Chemical StudiesQuantum, superfluid, helium dynamics