Initial-State Typicality in Quantum Relaxation

Author(s): Ruicheng Bao Relaxation in open quantum systems is fundamental to quantum science and technologies. Yet, the influence of the initial state on relaxation remains a central, largely unanswered question. Here, by systematically characterizing the relaxation behavior of generic initial states, we uncover a typicali… [Phys. Rev. Lett. 136, 070402] Published Wed Feb 18, 2026