Unpacking the Physics Behind the Annihilator-Creator Operator Formula

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Lizzie Mann
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In the formula above, on the left hand side, ρ(0) is a system's density operator in its initial state. a is the annihilator operator of the system, and a+ is the create operator of the system. ρss is the system's density operator in its steady state.

But I don't understand why this formula writes in this way. Could anyone tell me what is the physics behind this formula?

Many thanks!
 
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