Quantum Decoherence

Lindblad Master Equation · Bloch Sphere Decay · Open Quantum System

Initial State

Lindblad Rates


dρ/dt = −i[H,ρ] + Σₖ (LₖρLₖ† − ½{Lₖ†Lₖ,ρ})
L₁=√Γ₁·σ₋ (relaxation), L₂=√(Γφ/2)·σz (dephasing)
Bloch vector: (⟨σx⟩,⟨σy⟩,⟨σz⟩)
T₁=1/Γ₁ (longitudinal), T₂=1/(Γ₁/2+Γφ) (transverse)