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Classical and quantum fluctuation theorems for heat exchange.

Christopher Jarzynski1, Daniel K Wójcik

  • 1Theoretical Division, T-13, MS B213, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545, USA. chrisj@lanl.gov

Physical Review Letters
|July 13, 2004
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Heat exchange statistics between classical or quantum systems obey a fluctuation theorem. This finding applies to systems initially at different temperatures, offering insights into thermodynamics.

Area of Science:

  • Thermodynamics
  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Quantum Physics

Background:

  • Understanding heat exchange is crucial in classical and quantum thermodynamics.
  • Finite systems and differing initial temperatures present unique challenges in thermodynamic analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the statistical properties of heat exchange between two finite systems.
  • To determine if these statistical properties adhere to a fluctuation theorem under varying initial temperature conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of heat exchange statistics.
  • Application of fluctuation theorems.
  • Consideration of both classical and quantum finite systems.

Main Results:

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  • The statistics of heat exchange were shown to obey a fluctuation theorem.
  • This adherence was demonstrated for systems initially prepared at different temperatures.

Conclusions:

  • A universal fluctuation theorem governs heat exchange in classical and quantum finite systems.
  • The findings provide a theoretical framework for understanding energy transfer at the microscale.