Abstract
The matrix master equation governing the time evolution of probabilities for a system in disequilibrium is rewritten as a linear differential equation. The (time-dependent) constraints to be used in the maximum entropy formalism so as to obtain an exact solution of the master equation are identified. They are shown to be the generators of entropy production. The Lie symmetries of the differential equation can be utilized much as in the case of Hamiltonian time evolution.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 253-256 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Chemical Physics Letters |
Volume | 113 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 18 Jan 1985 |