The Quantum Friction and Optimal Finite-Time Performance of the Quantum Otto Cycle

In this work we considered the quantum Otto cycle within an optimization framework. The goal was maximizing the power for a heat engine or maximizing the cooling power for a refrigerator. In the field of finite-time quantum thermodynamics it is common to consider frictionless trajectories since thes...

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Main Author: Andrea R. Insinga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Entropy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/22/9/1060