Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
We demonstrate the equilibration of isolated macroscopic quantum systems, prepared in nonequilibrium mixed states with a significant population of many energy levels, and observed by instruments with a reasonably bound working range compared to the resolution limit. Both properties are satisfied under many, if not all, experimentally realistic conditions. At equilibrium, the predictions and limitations of statistical mechanics are recovered.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Peter Reimann (2008) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: