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We prove the existence of a time evolution and of a stationary equilibrium measure for the infinite harmonic crystal. The ergodic properties of the system are shown to be related in a simple way to the spectrum of the force matrix; when the spectrum is absolutely continuous, as in the translation invariant crystal, the flow is Bernoulli. The quantum crystal is also discussed.
Supported in part by NSF Grant GP 42225 and AFOSR Grant 73-2430B.
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Lanford, O.E., Lebowitz, J.L. (1975). Time evolution and ergodic properties of harmonic systems. In: Moser, J. (eds) Dynamical Systems, Theory and Applications. Lecture Notes in Physics, vol 38. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-07171-7_3
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