Note: Nonuniqueness of generalized quantum master equations for a single observable

Kavli Affiliate: David T. Limmer | First 5 Authors: Nathan Ng, David T. Limmer, Eran Rabani, , | Summary: When deriving exact generalized master equations for the evolution of a reduced set of degrees of freedom, one is free to choose what quantities are relevant by specifying projection operators. However, obtaining a reduced description does […]


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Estimating the effective lifetime of the $zsim6$ quasar population from the composite proximity zone profile

Kavli Affiliate: Robert A. Simcoe | First 5 Authors: Karna A. Morey, Anna-Christina Eilers, Frederick B. Davies, Joseph F. Hennawi, Robert A. Simcoe | Summary: The lifetime of quasars can be estimated by means of their proximity zone sizes, which are regions of enhanced flux bluewards of the Lyman-$alpha$ emission line observed in the rest-frame […]


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Gravitational wave propagation beyond general relativity: waveform distortions and echoes

Kavli Affiliate: Wayne Hu | First 5 Authors: Jose Maria Ezquiaga, Wayne Hu, Macarena Lagos, Meng-Xiang Lin, | Summary: We study the cosmological propagation of gravitational waves (GWs) beyond general relativity (GR) across homogeneous and isotropic backgrounds. We consider scenarios in which GWs interact with an additional tensor field and use a parametrized phenomenological approach […]


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