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Thermodynamics as Control Theory [PDF]
, 2013 I explore the reduction of thermodynamics to statistical mechanics by treating the former as a control theory: a theory of which transitions between states can be induced on a system (assumed to obey some known underlying dynamics) by means of operations
Wallace, David, David Wallace
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Mechanical Proof of the Second Law of Thermodynamics Based on Volume Entropy [PDF]
, 2007 In a previous work (M. Campisi. Stud. Hist. Phil. M. P. 36 (2005) 275-290) we have addressed the mechanical foundations of equilibrium thermodynamics on the basis of the Generalized Helmholtz Theorem.
Campisi, Michele
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, 2011 It is often claimed, or hoped, that some temporal asymmetries are explained by the thermodynamic asymmetry in time. Thermodynamics, the macroscopic physics of pressure, temperature, volume, and so on, describes many temporally asymmetric processes.
Jill North, North, Jill
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Gaussian work extraction from random Gaussian states is nearly impossible
Physical Review Research, 2023 Quantum thermodynamics can be naturally phrased as a theory of quantum state transformation and energy exchange for small-scale quantum systems undergoing thermodynamical processes, thereby making the resource theoretical approach very well suited. A key
Uttam Singh +2 more
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Probabilistically violating the first law of thermodynamics in a quantum heat engine
SciPost Physics, 2022 Fluctuations of thermodynamic observables, such as heat and work, contain relevant information on the underlying physical process. These fluctuations are however not taken into account in the traditional laws of thermodynamics. While the second law is
Timo Kerremans, Peter Samuelsson, Patrick P. Potts
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Nonequilibrium thermodynamics in cavity optomechanics
Fundamental Research, 2023 Classical thermodynamics has been a great achievement in dealing with systems that are in equilibrium or near equilibrium. As an emerging field, nonequilibrium thermodynamics provides a general framework for understanding the nonequilibrium processes ...
Jiteng Sheng, Cheng Yang, Haibin Wu
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Bluff your Way in the Second Law of Thermodynamics [PDF]
, 2001 The aim of this article is to analyse the relation between the second law of thermodynamics and the so-called arrow of time. For this purpose, a number of different aspects in this arrow of time are distinguished, in particular those of time-(a)symmetry ...
Uffink, Jos, Jos Uffink
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Pristinism under Pressure---Ruetsche on the Interpretation of Quantum Theories [PDF]
, 2011 Review of Laura Ruetsche's book "Interpreting Quantum ...
Simon Friederich, Friederich, Simon
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Quantum thermodynamically consistent local master equations
Physical Review Research, 2021 Local master equations are a widespread tool to model open quantum systems, especially in the context of many-body systems. These equations, however, are believed to lead to thermodynamic anomalies and violation of the laws of thermodynamics. In contrast,
Adam Hewgill +2 more
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Entropy Exchange and Thermodynamic Properties of the Single Ion Cooling Process
Entropy, 2019 A complete quantum cooling cycle may be a useful platform for studying quantum thermodynamics just as the quantum heat engine does. Entropy change is an important feature which can help us to investigate the thermodynamic properties of the single ion ...
Jian-Guo Miao +3 more
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