Barnett, S.M. and Cresser, J.D. (2005) Quantum theory of friction. Physical Review A, 72 (2). 022107-1. ISSN 1050-2947
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Abstract
We present a Markovian quantum theory of friction. Our approach is based on the idea that collisions between a Brownian particle and single molecules of the surrounding medium constitute, as far as the particle is concerned, instantaneous simultaneous measurements of its position and momentum.
| Item type: | Article |
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| ID code: | 2871 |
| Keywords: | quantum theory, quantum physics, friction, optics, photonics, Optics. Light |
| Subjects: | Science > Physics > Optics. Light |
| Department: | Faculty of Science > Physics |
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| Depositing user: | Mr Derek Boyle |
| Date Deposited: | 05 Feb 2007 |
| Last modified: | 04 Oct 2012 11:56 |
| URI: | http://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/2871 |
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