A quantum linear Boltzmann equation, constructed in terms of the operator-valued dynamic structure factor of the macroscopic system the test particle is interacting with, is proposed. Due to this operator structure it is a non-Abelian linear Boltzmann equation and when expressed through the Wigner function it allows for a direct comparison with the classical one. Considering a Brownian particle, the corresponding Fokker-Planck equation is obtained in a most direct way taking the limit of small energy and momentum transfer. A typical quantum correction to the Kramers equation thus appears, describing diffusion in position and further implying a correction to Einstein's diffusion coefficient in the high temperature and friction limit in which the Smoluchowski equation emerges.
Non-Abelian linear Boltzmann equation and quantum correction to Kramers and Smoluchowski equation / B. Vacchini. - In: PHYSICAL REVIEW E, STATISTICAL, NONLINEAR, AND SOFT MATTER PHYSICS. - ISSN 1539-3755. - 66:2(2002), pp. 027107.027107.1-027107.027107.4.
Non-Abelian linear Boltzmann equation and quantum correction to Kramers and Smoluchowski equation
B. VacchiniPrimo
2002
Abstract
A quantum linear Boltzmann equation, constructed in terms of the operator-valued dynamic structure factor of the macroscopic system the test particle is interacting with, is proposed. Due to this operator structure it is a non-Abelian linear Boltzmann equation and when expressed through the Wigner function it allows for a direct comparison with the classical one. Considering a Brownian particle, the corresponding Fokker-Planck equation is obtained in a most direct way taking the limit of small energy and momentum transfer. A typical quantum correction to the Kramers equation thus appears, describing diffusion in position and further implying a correction to Einstein's diffusion coefficient in the high temperature and friction limit in which the Smoluchowski equation emerges.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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