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We consider a two level system, $\mathcal{S}_{2}$, coupled to a general $n$ level system, $\mathcal{S}_{n}$, via a random matrix. We derive an integral representation for the mean reduced density matrix $�� (t)$ of $\mathcal{S}_{2}$ in the limit $n\to \infty $, and we identify a model of $\mathcal{S}_{n}$ which possesses some of the properties expected for macroscopic thermal reservoirs. In particular, it yields the Gibbs form for $�� (\infty)$. We consider also an analog of the van Hove limit and obtain a master equation (Markov dynamics) for the evolution of $��(t)$ on an appropriate time scale.
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Dynamics of disordered systems (random Ising systems, etc.) in time-dependent statistical mechanics, 82c10, 82b31, Quantum dynamics and nonequilibrium statistical mechanics (general), FOS: Physical sciences, Mathematical Physics (math-ph), 82b31; 82c10, Mathematical Physics
Dynamics of disordered systems (random Ising systems, etc.) in time-dependent statistical mechanics, 82c10, 82b31, Quantum dynamics and nonequilibrium statistical mechanics (general), FOS: Physical sciences, Mathematical Physics (math-ph), 82b31; 82c10, Mathematical Physics
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