# Quantum Kinetic Theory III: Simulation of the Quantum Boltzmann Master Equation

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Authors: D. Jaksch, C.W. Gardiner, P. Zoller

Published: 1997-01-07T12:24:42.000Z

## Abstract

We present results of simulations of a em quantum Boltzmann master equation (QBME) describing the kinetics of a dilute Bose gas confined in a trapping potential in the regime of Bose condensation. The QBME is the simplest version of a quantum kinetic master equations derived in previous work. We consider two cases of trapping potentials: a 3D square well potential with periodic boundary conditions, and an isotropic harmonic oscillator. We discuss the stationary solutions and relaxation to equilibrium. In particular, we calculate particle distribution functions, fluctuations in the occupation numbers, the time between collisions, and the mean occupation numbers of the one-particle states in the regime of onset of Bose condensation.

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## Original sources and implementation

[Original paper](<https://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9701008>)

[PDF](<https://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/9701008.pdf>)