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We go deeper into the general description of non-equilibrium physics, both within the occupation number approach and by means of non-equilibrium Green function. We derive expressions for the tunneling current through complexes of interacting systems coupled to thermal baths, or leads. We discuss concepts of time-dependent and stationary processes.
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Fransson, J. (2010). Non-Equilibrium Formalism. In: Non-Equilibrium Nano-Physics. Lecture Notes in Physics, vol 809. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-9210-6_4
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