Find density matrice at zero and infinity temperature

  • #1

Homework Statement


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Homework Equations



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Density matrix for a 2 state system is:
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The Attempt at a Solution


For a 2 finite state system, the matrice density at limit temperature is
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The Attempt at a Solution

 
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  • #2
You wrote the density matrix in terms of the energy and ##\beta##. What does the finite temperature density matrix in the problems tell you about ##E_1## and ##E_2##?

Could you give some details about how you reached the solutions you wrote?
 
  • #3

Homework Equations



Density matrix for a 2 state system is:
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The Attempt at a Solution


For a 2 finite state system, the matrice density at limit temperature is
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Evolution of the density matrix
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