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Journal of Mathematical Physics

Theory of fluctuations and small oscillations for quantum lattice systems

D. Goderis, André F. Verbeure, P. Vets

Published Dec 1, 1988• 9 citations
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Abstract

The theory of fluctuations for a quantum lattice system is rigorously defined. The property of stability of equilibrium states against macroscopic fluctuations is formulated and small oscillations around equilibrium are studied.
DOI
10.1063/1.528099

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