Correlations as a resource in quantum thermodynamics
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-10572-8
Abstract: The presence of correlations in physical systems can be a valuable resource for many quantum information tasks. They are also relevant in thermodynamic transformations, and their creation is usually associated to some energetic cost. In… read more here.
Keywords: state; thermodynamics; correlations resource; cost ... See more keywords
Coherence distillation machines are impossible in quantum thermodynamics
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-13846-3
Abstract: The role of coherence in quantum thermodynamics has been extensively studied in the recent years and it is now well-understood that coherence between different energy eigenstates is a resource independent of other thermodynamics resources, such… read more here.
Keywords: machine; quantum; thermodynamics; coherence distillation ... See more keywords
No-go results in quantum thermodynamics
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DOI: 10.1103/physreva.101.012115
Abstract: Thermodynamics is one of the fascinating branches of traditional physics to certify the occurrence of many natural processes. On the other hand, quantum theory is the most acceptable description of the microscopic world. In the… read more here.
Keywords: quantum thermodynamics; quantum; thermodynamics; results quantum ... See more keywords
Quantum thermodynamics of nanoscale steady states far from equilibrium
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DOI: 10.1103/physrevb.97.155404
Abstract: We develop an exact quantum thermodynamic description for a noninteracting nanoscale steady state that couples strongly with multiple reservoirs. It is demonstrated that there exists a steady-state extension of the thermodynamic function that correctly accounts… read more here.
Keywords: steady states; thermodynamics; thermodynamics nanoscale; nanoscale steady ... See more keywords
Quantum thermodynamics of periodically driven polaritonic systems.
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DOI: 10.1103/physreve.106.064113
Abstract: We investigate the energy distribution and quantum thermodynamics in periodically-driven polaritonic systems in the stationary state at room temperature. Specifically, we consider an exciton strongly coupled to a harmonic oscillator and quantify the energy reorganization… read more here.
Keywords: thermodynamics periodically; driven polaritonic; quantum thermodynamics; thermodynamics ... See more keywords
Quantum Thermodynamics at Strong Coupling: Operator Thermodynamic Functions and Relations
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DOI: 10.3390/e20060423
Abstract: Identifying or constructing a fine-grained microscopic theory that will emerge under specific conditions to a known macroscopic theory is always a formidable challenge. Thermodynamics is perhaps one of the most powerful theories and best understood… read more here.
Keywords: operator thermodynamic; thermodynamics; thermodynamics strong; strong coupling ... See more keywords
Quantum Thermodynamics in the Refined Weak Coupling Limit
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DOI: 10.3390/e21080725
Abstract: We present a thermodynamic framework for the refined weak coupling limit. In this limit, the interaction between system and environment is weak, but not negligible. As a result, the system dynamics becomes non-Markovian breaking divisibility… read more here.
Keywords: refined weak; thermodynamics; limit; coupling limit ... See more keywords