Quantum tunneling in a blackbody radiation field

Authors

G. W. Ford, Institut Laue-Langevin
J. T. Lewis, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies
R. F. O'Connell, Louisiana State University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-16-1991

Abstract

It is generally considered that for a so-called normal system dissipation decreases tunneling rates. Here we show that at least one example of a normal heat bath, the blackbody radiation field, leads to an increase in tunneling. The reason for this exception to the general rule is the presence of mass renormalization. © 1991.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Physics Letters A

First Page

367

Last Page

369

Recommended Citation

Ford, G., Lewis, J., & O'Connell, R. (1991). Quantum tunneling in a blackbody radiation field. Physics Letters A, 158 (8), 367-369. https://doi.org/10.1016/0375-9601(91)90675-X