# Interpreting Liouvillian Eigenmodes: Quantized Orbits in Dissipative Systems

Source: [feeds.aps.org](http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/nxhj-g7gh) · 2026-11-12 · Physics
Page: https://themorning.science/story/interpreting-liouvillian-eigenmodes-quantized-orbits-in-dissipative-systems-38b13e2dba0ca70c
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## In brief

- Researchers Ashlin V. Thomas, Felix Fritzsch, Masudul Haque and Shovan Dutta propose an interpretation of Liouvillian eigenmodes in open quantum systems.
- In closed quantum systems, energy eigenstates localize on quantized orbits in phase space for systems with a classical limit; the authors note that such a picture has been lacking for open systems.
- The work is published in a physics journal of the American Physical Society with DOI 10.1103/nxhj-g7gh.

## Why it matters

It offers a phase-space picture for dissipative quantum dynamics, which could help physicists interpret the decay modes of open quantum systems using concepts familiar from closed-system quantization.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-12: Article published by feeds.aps.org

## Coverage

- [Interpreting Liouvillian Eigenmodes: Quantized Orbits in Dissipative Systems](http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/nxhj-g7gh) — feeds.aps.org, 2026-11-12

Tags: quantum optics, open quantum systems, liouvillian, phase space, quantum chaos

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