Abstract
The proof of the long-standing conjecture is presented that Markovian quantum master equations are at odds with quantum thermodynamics under conventional assumptions of fluctuation-dissipation theorems (implying a translation invariant dissipation). Specifically, except for identified systems, persistent system-bath correlations of at least one kind, spatial or temporal, are obligatory for thermalization. A systematic procedure is proposed to construct translation invariant bath models producing steady states that well approximate thermal states. A quantum optical scheme for the laboratory assessment of the developed procedure is outlined.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 170402 |
Journal | Physical review letters |
Volume | 119 |
Issue number | 17 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 24 2017 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)