QUANTUM DISSIPATIVE SYS (3RD ED)

The book explores the advanced concepts and applications of quantum dissipative systems, emphasizing the significance of dissipative quantum mechanics in contemporary physics. It includes extensive discussions on decoherence, relaxation, and dissipation, highlighting their interactions with the environment. This third edition features updated content, with 26 chapters from the previous edition expanded and several completely rewritten. A comprehensive path integral approach to both equilibrium thermodynamics and nonequilibrium dynamics is also presented, reflecting the latest developments in the field.