Quantum theory of friction

Barnett, S.M. and Cresser, J.D. (2005) Quantum theory of friction. Physical Review A, 72 (2). 022107-1. ISSN 1050-2947 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.72.022107)

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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
    ID code:2871
    Dates:
    Date
    Event
    August 2005
    Published
    Subjects:Science > Physics > Optics. Light
    Department:Faculty of Science > Physics
    Depositing user: Mr Derek Boyle
    Date deposited:05 Feb 2007
    Last modified:08 Apr 2024 15:38
    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/2871
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