Marginal P(x)
Marginal P(p)
Decoherence rate:
Γ_dec = γ·T/ℏ²
Pointer states survive:
coherent states in phase space
Γ_dec = γ·T/ℏ²
Pointer states survive:
coherent states in phase space
Wigner function W(x,p,t) of a quantum particle in a harmonic potential, coupled to a thermal bath. Quantum coherence decays into classical distribution.