Slow Dynamics and Thermodynamics of Open Quantum Systems

We develop a perturbation theory to estimate the finite time corrections around a quasi static trajectory, in which a quantum system is able to equilibrate at each instant with its environment. The results are then applied to non equilibrium thermodynamics, in which context we are able to provide a...

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Main Authors: Vasco Cavina, Andrea Mari, Vittorio Giovannetti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Proceedings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/12/1/19