Abstract

The dissipative forces of classical mechanics can be included in quantum mechanics by the use of non-Hermitian Hamiltonians. The Ehrenfest theorem for such Hamiltonians is derived, and simple examples which show the classical correspondences are given. The viscosity coefficient for a nuclear collision is estimated.

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