| Literature DB >> 16383886 |
Mathias Michel1, Günter Mahler, Jochen Gemmer.
Abstract
We consider a class of one-dimensional chains of weakly coupled many level systems. We present a theory which predicts energy diffusion within these chains for almost all initial states, if some concrete conditions on their Hamiltonians are met. By numerically solving the time dependent Schrödinger equation, we verify this prediction. Close to equilibrium we analyze this behavior in terms of heat conduction and compute the respective coefficient directly from the theory.Year: 2005 PMID: 16383886 DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.95.180602
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Phys Rev Lett ISSN: 0031-9007 Impact factor: 9.161