Physical Review A

Milburn theory of decoherence using a random kicked dynamics

Juan Cesar Flores

Published Apr 1, 1995• 6 citations

Abstract

A connection between random kicked systems and the Milburn theory for quantum decoherence is presented. The dynamics of the kicked system suggests a possible generalization of the Milburn model for decoherence including external fields. Irreversibility is explored using a suitable Lyapunov function and the stationary solution is examined.

DOI: 10.1103/physreva.51.2774

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