Abstract
The characterization of coherent states as the quantum states that split into two uncorrelated beams is considered. The characterization leads to the study of coherent states at finite temperature-thermal coherent states (TCS's). These TCS's are defined within the formalism of thermo field dynamics (TFD). TFD allows a generalization of the uncertainty relation that accounts for both thermal and quantum fluctuations. The TCS is shown to be a minimal state for the generalized uncertainty relation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2883-2890 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Mathematical Physics |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
- Mathematical Physics