Quantum Statistical Mechanics. IV. Non-Equilibrium Probability Operator and Stochastic, Dissipative Schrodinger Equation
Abstract
The probability operator for a generic non-equilibrium quantum system is derived. The corresponding stochastic, dissipative Schr\"odinger equation is also given. The dissipative and stochastic propagators are linked by the fluctuation-dissipation theorem that is derived from the unitary condition on the time propagator. The dissipative propagator is derived from thermodynamic force and entropy fluctuation operators that are in general non-linear.
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