Abstract
We present a Markovian quantum theory of friction. Our approach is based on the idea that collisions between a Brownian particle and single molecules of the surrounding medium constitute, as far as the particle is concerned, instantaneous simultaneous measurements of its position and momentum.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 022107 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-12 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2005 |