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Quantum Thermodynamics

Patrick P. Potts

The laws of thermodynamics arise from quantum theory in open systems modeled by Markovian master equations.

arxiv:2406.19206 v3 · 2024-06-27 · quant-ph · cond-mat.mes-hall · cond-mat.stat-mech

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The laws of thermodynamics emerge from quantum theory and open quantum systems can be modeled by Markovian master equations, with fluctuations affecting the thermodynamic description.

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The Markovian approximation for open quantum systems remains valid for the cooling and entanglement tasks considered, allowing the master equations to capture the relevant dynamics without memory effects.

C3one line summary

Lecture notes on quantum thermodynamics showing emergence of thermodynamic laws from quantum theory via Markovian master equations for small systems.

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[2] Auffèves, Quantum technologies need a quantum energy initiative, PRX Quantum 3, 020101 (2022), doi:10.1103 /PRXQuantum.3.020101 2022

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arxiv: 2406.19206 · arxiv_version: 2406.19206v3 · doi: 10.48550/arxiv.2406.19206 · pith_short_12: BLJAYSRMD3HI · pith_short_16: BLJAYSRMD3HI3FDN · pith_short_8: BLJAYSRM

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