Quantum-to-Classical Reduction of Quantum Master Equations
arXiv:1409.3111 · doi:10.1093/ptep/ptv034
Abstract
A general method of quantum-to-classical reduction of quantum dynamics is described. The key aspect of our method is the similarity transformation of the Liouvillian, which provides a new perspective. In conventional studies of quantum energy transport, the rotating wave approximation has been frequently regarded as an inappropriate approach because it causes the energy flow through the system to vanish. Our formulation elucidates as to why this unphysical result occurs and provides a solution for the problem. That is, not only the density matrix but also the physical quantity is to be transformed. Moreover, we show that quantum dynamics can be "exactly" replaced with classical equations for the calculation of the transport efficiency.
13 pages, 2 figures; To appear in Prog. Theor. Exp. Phys
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