Thermodynamic engine with a quantum degenerate working fluid
Ethan Simmons, Roshan Sajjad, Kimberlee Keithley, Hèctor Mas, Jeremy L. Tanlimco, Eber Nolasco-Martinez, Yifei Bai, Glenn H. Fredrickson, David Weld
Abstract
This article uses experiments to compare the efficiency and power output of an engine based on a classic and a quantum degenerate fluid. The authors explore the performance of both systems and show that the quantum statistics produces a more efficient engine.
Topics & Concepts
Degenerate energy levelsQuantumStatistical physicsPower (physics)Working fluidComputer sciencePhysicsTheoretical physicsQuantum mechanicsMechanicsAdvanced Thermodynamics and Statistical MechanicsQuantum, superfluid, helium dynamicsPhase Equilibria and Thermodynamics