Draft talk:Open-system formulations in quantum computing.

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Note for reviewers

This draft is based on published sources (Breuer & Petruccione, Rivas & Huelga, etc.). I’ve rewritten parts for clarity and ensured all content is cited. Not AI-generated.

Article scope

This draft article covers open-system formulations in quantum computing, describing how quantum computers interact with their environment, including noise and decoherence. It is within the scope of WikiProject Physics and WikiProject Quantum computing. Participants can visit the respective project pages on main Wikipedia to join discussions and see a list of open tasks.

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Sources

This article uses references from established textbooks and peer-reviewed journals, including:

• Breuer, H.-P., Petruccione, F. The Theory of Open Quantum Systems, Oxford University Press, 2002.
• Rivas, Á., Huelga, S. F. Open Quantum Systems: An Introduction, Springer, 2012.
• Gneiting, C., Nori, F. "Quantum evolution in open systems: Master equations and dynamical maps," Journal of Statistical Physics, 2017.

Discussion

• Suggestions for additional sources.
• Possible expansions on mathematical formulations.
• Linking to related articles on quantum noise and decoherence.

To-do

• Verify all references are formatted correctly.
• Ensure all wikilinks point to existing articles.
• Consider adding figures or diagrams to illustrate open-system effects.

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