Theory of Open Quantum Systems - Breuer, Heinz-Peter (Physikalisches Institut, Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet Freiburg, Germany) a Petruccione, Francesco (School of Pure and Applied Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa)

Written for graduate students, lecturers and readers with research interests. This book provides a comprehensive and self-contained introduction into the main ideas and concepts of the quantum theory of open system, in addition to developing advanced analytical methods and computer simulation techniques.