Quantum Thermodynamics at Strong Coupling: Operator Thermodynamic Functions and Relations

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 examples of emergence in physical sciences, which c...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jen-Tsung Hsiang, Bei-Lok Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-05-01
Series:Entropy
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/20/6/423