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Grassmann phase-space methods for fermions: uncovering classical probability structure (1609.06360v1)

Published 19 Sep 2016 in quant-ph, cond-mat.quant-gas, math-ph, and math.MP

Abstract: The phase-space description of bosonic quantum systems has numerous applications in such fields as quantum optics, trapped ultracold atoms, and transport phenomena. Extension of this description to the case of fermionic systems leads to formal Grassmann phase-space quasiprobability distributions and master equations. The latter are usually considered as not possessing probabillistic interpretation and as not directly computationally accessible. Here, we describe how to construct $c$-number interpretations of Grassmann phase space representations and their master equations. As a specific example, the Grassmann $B$ representation is considered. We disscuss how to introduce $c$-number probability distributions on Grassmann algebra and how to integrate them. A measure of size and proximity is defined for Grassmann numbers, and the Grassmann derivatives are introduced which are based on infinitesimal variations of function arguments. An example of $c$-number interpretation of formal Grassmann equations is presented.

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