No quantum systems is entirely isolated from its
environment. This
basic yet important fact is ultimately responsible for classical
features to emerge in quantum systems. We work on how such classical
features arise and can lead to exact instances of decohering
systems.
We are also interested in the mathematical foundations of the study of
the dynamics of open quantum systems, related to the theory of
dynamical semi-groups,
asking for the degree of Markovianity
of quantum
dynamics.
A core interest in the context of quantum systems
interacting with complex baths is the study of quantum "mechanical"
effects in opto-mechanical systems
that are cooled by means of
exploiting
radiation pressure. We think of probing actual quantum effects in such
exciting mechanical systems.
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No quantum systems is entirely isolated from its
environment. This
basic yet important fact is ultimately responsible for classical
features to emerge in quantum systems. We work on how such