Solution of the Master Equation for Quantum Brownian Motion Given by the Schrödinger Equation
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Lie Point Symmetries of the Master Equation
2.1. The Master Equation
2.2. Application of the Lie Invariants
3. Equivalence with the Schrödinger Equation
4. Discussion
Acknowledgments
Author Contributions
Conflicts of Interest
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Sinuvasan, R.; Paliathanasis, A.; Morris, R.M.; Leach, P.G.L. Solution of the Master Equation for Quantum Brownian Motion Given by the Schrödinger Equation. Mathematics 2017, 5, 1. https://doi.org/10.3390/math5010001
Sinuvasan R, Paliathanasis A, Morris RM, Leach PGL. Solution of the Master Equation for Quantum Brownian Motion Given by the Schrödinger Equation. Mathematics. 2017; 5(1):1. https://doi.org/10.3390/math5010001
Chicago/Turabian StyleSinuvasan, R., Andronikos Paliathanasis, Richard M. Morris, and Peter G. L. Leach. 2017. "Solution of the Master Equation for Quantum Brownian Motion Given by the Schrödinger Equation" Mathematics 5, no. 1: 1. https://doi.org/10.3390/math5010001