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Polaron transformed canonically consistent quantum master equation.

Juzar Thingna^1,2, Xiansong Xu³, Daniel Manzano^4,5

¹American Physical Society, 100 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, New York 11788, USA.

The Journal of Chemical Physics

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We developed a new theory for open quantum systems that accurately describes strong interactions. This method, the polaron-transformed CCQME, allows studying larger systems and stronger interactions than before.

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Area of Science:

Quantum Physics
Condensed Matter Theory
Theoretical Chemistry

Background:

Accurately describing large, strongly interacting quantum many-body systems in open quantum systems is a significant theoretical challenge.
Existing methods often struggle with strong system-bath interactions, limiting the scope of study.
The canonically consistent quantum master equation (CCQME) offers a way to extend beyond weak-coupling approximations.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a theoretical framework for open quantum systems that can handle strong system-bath interactions.
To enhance the capabilities of the CCQME by incorporating a polaron transformation.
To enable the study of larger quantum systems and stronger interaction regimes.

Main Methods:

Formulation of a polaron-transformed version of the canonically consistent quantum master equation (CCQME).
Unified and transparent derivation combining polaron transformation with CCQME.
Application to the spin-boson model for validation.

Main Results:

The polaron-transformed CCQME successfully extends the accessible system-bath interaction strengths into the ultra-strong regime.
The method demonstrates excellent agreement with numerically exact simulations (time-evolving matrix product operator).
A prediction of initial-state-independent slowing down of thermalization in the strong-coupling regime of the spin-boson model.

Conclusions:

The polaron-transformed CCQME is a powerful tool for studying open quantum systems with strong interactions.
This advancement allows for the investigation of previously inaccessible regimes in quantum many-body physics.
The findings pave the way for deeper understanding of thermalization dynamics in strongly coupled quantum systems.