Exchange Fluctuation Theorem for correlated quantum systems
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Journal Article
Abstract
We extend the Exchange Fluctuation Theorem for energy exchange between
thermal quantum systems beyond the assumption of molecular chaos, and describe
the non-equilibrium exchange dynamics of correlated quantum states. The
relation quantifies how the tendency for systems to equilibrate is modified in
high-correlation environments. Our results elucidate the role of measurement
disturbance for such scenarios. We show a simple application by finding a
semi-classical maximum work theorem in the presence of correlations.
thermal quantum systems beyond the assumption of molecular chaos, and describe
the non-equilibrium exchange dynamics of correlated quantum states. The
relation quantifies how the tendency for systems to equilibrate is modified in
high-correlation environments. Our results elucidate the role of measurement
disturbance for such scenarios. We show a simple application by finding a
semi-classical maximum work theorem in the presence of correlations.
Date Issued
2015-10-06
Date Acceptance
2015-07-03
Citation
Physical Review E, 2015, 92, pp.042113-1-042113-12
ISSN
1539-3755
Publisher
American Physical Society
Start Page
042113-1
End Page
042113-12
Journal / Book Title
Physical Review E
Volume
92
Copyright Statement
© 2015 The American Physical Society
Subjects
quant-ph
quant-ph
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
042113