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Quantum detailed balance and KMS condition

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A definition of detailed balance for quantum dynamical semigroups is given, and its close connection with the KMS condition is investigated.

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Communicated by H. Araki

A fellowship from the Italian Ministry of Public Education is acknowledged

A fellowship from the Italian National Research Council is acknowledged

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Kossakowski, A., Frigerio, A., Gorini, V. et al. Quantum detailed balance and KMS condition. Commun.Math. Phys. 57, 97–110 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01625769

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