Quantum Thermodynamics with Degenerate Eigenstate Coherences

We establish quantum thermodynamics for open quantum systems weakly coupled to their reservoirs when the system exhibits degeneracies. The first and second law of thermodynamics are derived, as well as a finite-time fluctuation theorem for mechanical work and energy and matter currents. Using a doub...

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Main Authors: Gregory Bulnes Cuetara, Massimiliano Esposito, Gernot Schaller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-12-01
Series:Entropy
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/18/12/447