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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-12-01
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Series: | Entropy |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/18/12/447 |