Based on a coherent state representation of noise operator and an ensemble averaging procedure we have recently developed [Phys. Rev. E { \bf 65}, 021109 (2002); { \it ibid.} 051106 (2002)] a scheme for quantum Brownian motion to derive the equations for time evolution of { \it true} probability distribution functions in $c$-number phase space. We extend the treatment to develop a numerical method for generation of $c$-number noise with arbitrary correlation and strength at any temperature, along with the solution of the associated generalized quantum Langevin equation. The method is illustrated with the help of a calculation of quantum mean first passage time in a cubic potential to demonstrate quantum Kramers turnover and quantum Arrhenius plot.
Categories: cond-mat.stat-mech physics.chem-ph quant-ph