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    Phys Rev Lett. 2005 Nov 11;95(20):202003. Epub 2005 Nov 11.

    Simulating nonequilibrium quantum fields with stochastic quantization techniques.

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    Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Heidelberg, Philosophenweg 16, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany.

    Abstract

    We present lattice simulations of nonequilibrium quantum fields in Minkowskian space-time. Starting from a nonthermal initial state, the real-time quantum ensemble in (3 + 1) dimensions is constructed by a stochastic process in an additional (5th) "Langevin-time." For the example of a self-interacting scalar field, we show how to resolve apparent unstable Langevin dynamics and compare our quantum results with those obtained in classical field theory. Such a direct simulation method is crucial for our understanding of collision experiments of heavy nuclei or other nonequilibrium phenomena in strongly coupled quantum many-body systems.

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    16384050
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