# From reversible quantum microdynamics to irreversible quantum transport

@article{Rau1995FromRQ,
title={From reversible quantum microdynamics to irreversible quantum transport},
author={Jochen Matthias Rau and Boris Muller},
journal={Physics Reports},
year={1995},
volume={272},
pages={1-59}
}
• Published 8 May 1995
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