Abstract
The so-called Lindblad equation, a typical master equation describing the dissipative quantum dynamics, is shown to be solvable for finite-level systems in a compact form without resort to writing it down as a set of equations among matrix elements. The solution is then naturally given in an operator form, known as the Kraus representation. Following a few simple examples, the general applicability of the method is clarified.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 062113 |
Journal | Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics |
Volume | 74 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics