The basic quantum kinetic equation which describes the time evolution of the particle propagator (or, the lesser Green function) G> is discussed in the formulations due to Kadanoff-Baym and due to Keldysh.
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(2008). Basic Quantum Kinetic Equations. In: Quantum Kinetics in Transport and Optics of Semiconductors. Solid-State Sciences, vol 123. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-73564-9_5
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