Quantum Systems Correlated with a Finite Bath: Nonequilibrium Dynamics and Thermodynamics
Andreu Riera-Campeny, Anna Sanpera, Philipp Strasberg
Abstract
A master equation is derived to describe quantum systems connected to dynamically-evolving mesoscopic baths, progressing towards the control of nanoscale quantum technologies such as engines and refrigerators.
Topics & Concepts
Mesoscopic physicsNon-equilibrium thermodynamicsPhysicsQuantumQuantum dynamicsStatistical physicsDynamics (music)Quantum thermodynamicsQuantum systemOpen quantum systemQuantum mechanicsMaster equationQuantum dissipationQuantum fluctuationClassical mechanicsQuantum decoherenceScale (ratio)Quantum processQuantum discordQuantum master equationNanoscopic scaleQuantum technologyAdvanced Thermodynamics and Statistical MechanicsQuantum many-body systemsstochastic dynamics and bifurcation