Master equation for non-Markovian quantum Brownian motion: The emergence of lateral coherences

Two Derivations of the Master Equation of Quantum Brownian Motion

Abstract Central to many discussion of decoherence is a master equation for the reduced density matrix of a massive particle experiencing scattering from its surrounding environment, such as that of Joos and Zeh. Such master equations enjoy a close relationship with spontaneous localization models, like the GRW model. This aim of this paper is to present two derivations of the master equation. ...

Demystifying decoherence and the master equation of quantum Brownian motion

Semiclassical formulation of non-Markovian quantum Brownian motion

Recently it was shown [W. Koch, F. Grossmann, J.T. Stockburger, J. Ankerhold, Phys. Rev. Lett. 100 (2008) 230402] that a combination of an exact stochastic decomposition of non-Markovian dissipative quantum dynamics with the time-dependent semiclassical initial value formalism offers a powerful tool to describe quantum Brownian motion in domains of parameter space where other approaches fail. I...

Non-Markovian Dynamics and Entanglement in Quantum Brownian Motion

Dynamical aspects of quantum Brownian motion at low temperatures are investigated. Exact calculations of quantum entanglement among two Brownian oscillators are given without invoking the Born-Markov or Born approximation widely used for the study of open systems. Our approach is applicable for arbitrary time scale, in particular, suitable to probe short time regime at cold temperatures where m...

Momentum coupling in non-Markovian Quantum Brownian motion

We consider a model of non-Markovian Quantum Brownian motion that consists of an harmonic oscillator bilinearly coupled to a thermal bath, both via its position and momentum operators. We derive the master equation for such a model and we solve the equations of motion for a generic Gaussian system state. We then investigate the resulting evolution of the first and second moments for both an Ohm...