Quantum ratchets

被引:265
作者
Reimann, P
Grifoni, M
Hanggi, P
机构
[1] Universität Augsburg, Augsburg, D-86135
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10.1103/PhysRevLett.79.10
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O4 [物理学];
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0702 ;
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We investigate quantum Brownian motion in adiabatically rocked ratchet systems. Above a crossover temperature T-c tunnelling events are rare, yet they already substantially enhance the classical particle current. Below T-c, quantum tunnelling prevails and the classical predictions grossly underestimate the transport. Upon approaching T=0 the quantum current exhibits a tunnelling induced reversal, and tends to a finite limit.
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