QUANTUM DECOHERENCE
Decoherence is the irreversible formation of quantum correlations of a system with its environment. These correlations lead to entirely new properties and behavior compared to that shown by isolated objects. It is the destruction of quantum coherence between preferred states associated with the observables monitored by the environment.
- A short introduction to the essential concepts of decoherence is "Elements of Environmental Decoherence" by E. Joos quant-ph/9908008.
- Zurek, W.H. (2003): "Decoherence, Einselection, and the Quantum Origin of the Classical.'' Rev. Mod. Phys. 75, 715
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Monday, 17 December 2007
Sunday, 4 November 2007
Wigner Fuction

The statistical properties of a single mode light field are described by the Wigner function W, which is a quasiprobability distribution in phase space that brings out directly the properties of a quantum state. In particular, it can take on negative values, the central concept of interference of probability amplitudes reflects itself in these negative parts.
Schrödinger's Cat State Wigner Function
I present the dynamics of the coupled two level-cavity systems in a dissipative environment. The Master Equation was integrated using a numerical strategy that allows us to consider initial states like Squeezed and Schrödinger’s Cat States. The characterization of the dynamics is done by using the Wigner function.
Evolution of the Squeezed State Wigner Function
Wednesday, 17 October 2007
Monday, 15 October 2007
Saturday, 1 September 2007
CLACSA XIII
The CLACSA XIII is organized with the support of the Sociedad Latinoamericana de Ciencias de Superficie (SLACS), la Universidad de los Andes and Universidad Nacional in Bogotá-Colombia
PURPOSE
To serve as a forum for the exchange of information of research being conducted in the Americas on the physics of solid surfaces and related areas and material science, biomaterials and nano-scale phenomena and technology.
To stimulate collaborative research in this important and very active branch of science between researchers based in Latin America and those in the United States, Canada and Europe.
To promote further development of nanotechnology infrastructure in Latin America.
The conference will consist of plenary lectures, invited talks and oral presentations previously selected among the contributed papers. Poster sections are also planned with the main purpose of motivating discussions between senior physicists and young scientists of our region. We are stimulating the participation of graduate students mainly those developing their theses on topics related to the conference areas.