| Record |
Author  |
Hinarejos, M.; Bañuls, M.C.; Perez, A. |
| Title |
Wigner formalism for a particle on an infinite lattice: dynamics and spin |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2015 |
Publication |
New Journal of Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
New J. Phys. |
| Volume |
17 |
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Pages |
013037 - 16pp |
| Keywords |
Wigner functions; dynamics on a lattice; spin-dependent forces |
| Abstract |
The recently proposed Wigner function for a particle in an infinite lattice (Hinarejos M, Banuls MC and Perez A 2012 New J. Phys. 14 103009) is extended here to include an internal degree of freedom as spin. This extension is made by introducing a Wigner matrix. The formalism is developed to account for dynamical processes, with or without decoherence. We show explicit solutions for the case of Hamiltonian evolution under a position-dependent potential, and for evolution governed by a master equation under some simple models of decoherence, for which the Wigner matrix formalism is well suited. Discrete processes are also discussed. Finally, we discuss the possibility of introducing a negativity concept for the Wigner function in the case where the spin degree of freedom is included. |
| Address |
[Hinarejos, M.; Perez, A.] Univ Valencia, CSIC, Dept Fis Teor, E-46100 Burjassot, Spain, Email: banulsm@mpq.mpg.de |
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| Publisher |
Iop Publishing Ltd |
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| Language |
English |
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| ISSN |
1367-2630 |
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| Notes |
WOS:000348759800007 |
Approved |
no |
| Is ISI |
yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
| Call Number |
IFIC @ pastor @ |
Serial |
2101 |
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