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Loss of quantum coherence in a system coupled to a zero-temperature environment

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  • A. Ratchov
  • F. Faure
  • F. W.J. Hekking

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We discuss the influence of a zero-temperature environment on a coherent quantum system. First, we calculate the reduced density operator of the system in the framework of the well-known, exactly solvable model of an oscillator coupled to a bath of harmonic oscillators. Then, we propose the sketch of an Aharonov–Bohm-like interferometer showing, through interference measurements, the decrease of the coherence length of the system due to the interaction with the environment, even in the zero temperature limit. Copyright EDP Sciences/Società Italiana di Fisica/Springer-Verlag 2005

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  • A. Ratchov & F. Faure & F. W.J. Hekking, 2005. "Loss of quantum coherence in a system coupled to a zero-temperature environment," The European Physical Journal B: Condensed Matter and Complex Systems, Springer;EDP Sciences, vol. 46(4), pages 519-528, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:eurphb:v:46:y:2005:i:4:p:519-528
    DOI: 10.1140/epjb/e2005-00284-2
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