Transient synchronization in open quantum systems
arXiv:1907.06886
Abstract
The phenomenon of spontaneous synchronization arises in a broad range of systems when the mutual interaction strength among components overcomes the effect of detuning. Recently it has been studied also in the quantum regime with a variety of approaches and in different dynamical contexts. We review here transient synchronization arising during the relaxation of open quantum systems, describing the common enabling mechanism in presence of either local or global dissipation. We address both networks of harmonic oscillators and spins and compare different synchronization measures.
To be published in the book series Springer Proceedings in Physics, proceedings of the 684. WE-Heraeus-Seminar "Advances in open systems and fundamental tests of quantum mechanics"