Comparing classical and quantum equilibration
- authored by
- Artur S.L. Malabarba, Terry Farrelly, Anthony J. Short
- Abstract
By using a physically relevant and theory independent definition of measurement-based equilibration, we show quantitatively that equilibration is easier for quantum systems than for classical systems, in the situation where the initial state of the system is completely known (a pure state). This shows that quantum equilibration is a fundamental aspect of many quantum systems, while classical equilibration relies on experimental ignorance. When the state is not completely known (a mixed state), this framework also shows that quantum equilibration requires weaker conditions.
- External Organisation(s)
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University of Bristol
- Type
- Article
- Journal
- Physical Review E
- Volume
- 94
- ISSN
- 2470-0045
- Publication date
- 15.09.2016
- Publication status
- Published
- Peer reviewed
- Yes
- ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Statistical and Nonlinear Physics, Statistics and Probability, Condensed Matter Physics
- Electronic version(s)
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https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.94.032119 (Access:
Unknown)
