The Markov approximation revisited: Inconsistency of the standard quantum Brownian motion model

Abstract

We revisit the Markov approximation necessary to derive ordinary Brownian motion from a model widely adopted in literature for this specific purpose. We show that this leads to internal inconsistencies, thereby implying that further search for a more satisfactory model is required.

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