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Modelling Non-Markovian Quantum Systems Using Tensor Networks

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In this section the elementary concepts used to construct and solve models for open quantum systems are reviewed and demonstrated. First, a general overview of the techniques required to allow for a quantum mechanical description of open systems is presented in Sect. 2.1.1. A key concept here is that one must always begin with a quantum mechanical model of a closed system, consisting of the system, which is considered open, and the environment to which it couples.

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