Quantification and Control of non-Markovian Evolution in Finite Quantum Systems via Feedback
arXiv:1312.0396 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevA.89.052119
Abstract
We consider the unitary time evolution of continuous quantum mechanical systems confined to a cavity in contact with a finite bath of variable size. Measures for Markovianity for such finite system-bath configurations are developed in terms of Hilbert-Schmidt distances of time evolving wave packets. The relevant time scales are identified, which characterize pseudo-Markovian transient behavior, boundary scattering induced non-Markovian oscillations at intermediate times, and non-Markovian rephasing events at long time scales. It is shown how these time scales can be controlled by tunable parameters such as the bath size and the strength of the system-bath coupling.
7 pages, 7 figures, Revised version with text made more clear and figure 1 improved. Author names changed from initials to full first names title changed from 'Control of Pseudo-Markovian Evolution in Finite Quantum Systems via Feedback'. Title later changed to current title. Minor revision in third version at editors request
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