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Area of Science:

  • Quantum mechanics
  • Mesoscopic circuit theory
  • Electromagnetism

Background:

  • Analytical solutions for driven time-dependent harmonic systems are challenging.
  • Mesoscopic inductor-capacitor (RLC) circuits with time-dependent parameters and external sources require advanced theoretical treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply the Lewis-Riesenfeld invariant method to analytically solve the Schrödinger equation for a mesoscopic time-dependent dissipative RLC circuit driven by an external source.
  • To investigate the impact of time-dependent inductance and resistance on quantum fluctuations and uncertainty relations.

Main Methods:

  • Application of the Lewis-Riesenfeld invariant method.
  • Construction of quantum invariant Hermitian operators.
  • Introduction of auxiliary equations to model external sources and resistance.
  • Analytical solution of the Schrödinger equation for the system.
  • Derivation of generalized coherent states for an alternating current (AC) voltage source.

Main Results:

  • The Schrödinger equation for the driven mesoscopic time-dependent RLC circuit was analytically solved.
  • Generalized coherent states were derived for an AC voltage source.
  • Quantum fluctuations of charge and current were calculated.
  • Uncertainty relations were obtained, showing disruption of the minimum uncertainty relation for Glauber coherent states due to time-dependent inductance and resistance.

Conclusions:

  • The Lewis-Riesenfeld method provides an effective approach for solving complex mesoscopic circuit dynamics.
  • Time-dependent parameters in driven mesoscopic RLC circuits significantly alter quantum properties, specifically disrupting minimum uncertainty relations.
  • This research advances the development of a quantum theory for mesoscopic circuits.