Coherence in Open Quantum Systems
A special issue of Entropy (ISSN 1099-4300). This special issue belongs to the section "Quantum Information".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 December 2018) | Viewed by 21372
Special Issue Editors
Interests: quantum optics; quantum information; open quantum systems; nonlinear dynamics; quantum mechanics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Information on a quantum system can be obtained only when it is observed either by a special measurement device or in a natural manner, in an environment into which the system is embedded. Quantum systems are usually localized in space, meaning that they have a finite extension with a shape characteristic. The environment is, however, infinitely extended. The environment of the open quantum system can, generally, be parametrically varied and allows a parameter dependent study of the properties of quantum systems. Such studies are now performed theoretically, as well as experimentally, on very different open quantum systems. They allow us to obtain valuable information on quantum physics.
The aim of the present Special Issue is to discuss different theoretical, as well as experimental, results characteristic of open quantum systems. In order to underline their meaning, a few results that are characteristic of other systems (including classical systems and optics) will also be considered. Of special interest are, among others, the following topics: Singular points and their influence on the dynamics of open systems; eigenvalues and eigenfunctions of a non-Hermitian Hamilton operator describing an open quantum system; formation of aggregates in small systems; nonadiabatic processes in open quantum systems; transmission through quantum dots; and photosynthesis.
Prof. Dr. Hichem EleuchProf. Dr. Ingrid Rotter
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Description of open quantum systems by a non-Hermitian Hamilton operator
- Singular points in open quantum systems
- Experimental counter-intuitive results in open quantum systems
- Non-adiabatic processes in open quantum systems
- Transmission through quantum dots
- Formation of aggregates
- Photosynthesis
- Super- and sub-radiance in optics
- Exceptional points in classical systems
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