TY - BOOK AU - Alicki,,Robert AU - Lendi,,K. TI - Quantum dynamical semigroups and applications T2 - Lecture notes in physics SN - 354070860X (hardcover) U1 - 530.12 PY - 2007/// CY - [Berlin] PB - Springer KW - Irreversible processes KW - Positive systems KW - Quantum theory KW - Semigroups N1 - Reinvigorated by advances and insights the quantum theory of irreversible processes has recently attracted growing attention. This volume introduces the very basic concepts of semigroup dynamics of open quantum systems and reviews a variety of modern applications. Originally published as Volume 286 (1987) in Lecture in Physics, this volume has been newly typeset, revised and corrected and also expanded to include a review on recent developments ER -