Molecular dynamics investigations on a quantum system in a thermostat
arXiv:cond-mat/9712188 · doi:10.1016/S0378-4371(98)00236-2
Abstract
The model quantum system of fermions in a one dimensional harmonic oscillator potential is investigated by a molecular dynamics method at constant temperature. Although in quantum mechanics the equipartition theorem cannot be used like in the Nose-Hoover-thermostat it is possible to couple an additional degree of freedom to the system which acts as a thermometer and drives the system towards the desired temperature via complex time steps.
11 pages, 8 postscript figures, uses 'epsfig.sty'. Submitted to PHYSICA A. More information available at http://obelix.physik.uni-osnabrueck.de/~schnack