1. Towards an Effective Theory of Open Quantum Systems through Open Qubit Systems Open Access Author: Prudhoe, Sean Title: Towards an Effective Theory of Open Quantum Systems through Open Qubit Systems Graduate Program: Physics Keywords: Open Quantum SystemsQubitsPhase-CovarianceKAQ File: Download Dissertation_of_Sean_Prudhoe__2_.pdf Committee Members: Sahin Ozdemir, Outside Unit & Field MemberSarah Shandera, Chair & Dissertation AdvisorIrina Mocioiu, Major Field MemberMauricio Terrones, Program Head/ChairEugenio Bianchi, Major Field Member