  In this work, we present a quantization scheme for the damped harmonic
oscillator (QDHO) using a framework known as momentous quantum mechanics. Our
method relies on a semiclassical dynamical system derived from an extended
classical Hamiltonian, where the phase-space variables are given by expectation
values of observables and quantum dispersions. The significance of our study
lies in its potential to serve as a foundational basis for the effective
description of open quantum systems (OQS), and the description of dissipation
in quantum mechanics. By employing the Bateman's dual model as the initial
classical framework, and undergoing quantization, we demonstrate that our
description aligns exceptionally well with the well-established Lindblad master
equation. Furthermore, our approach exhibits robustness and broad applicability
in the context of OQS, rendering it a versatile and powerful tool for studying
various phenomena. We intend to contribute to the advancement of quantum
physics by providing an effective means of quantizing the damped harmonic
oscillator and shedding light on the behavior of open quantum systems.
