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We present a new method for analyzing quantum systems, defining a reduced density operator consistent with interaction energy. This leads to a corrected quantum thermodynamics formulation with novel physical insights.

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Area of Science:

Quantum mechanics
Statistical mechanics
Thermodynamics

Background:

Understanding the decomposition of quantum systems into interacting parts is crucial.
Existing methods for defining reduced density operators may not fully account for interaction Hamiltonians.
Quantum thermodynamics requires precise definitions of thermodynamic quantities and relations.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce an alternative framework for decomposing quantum systems.
To define a reduced density operator consistent with interaction energy within a thermal bath.
To develop a self-consistent formulation of quantum thermodynamics with physical corrections.

Main Methods:

Developing a novel approach to quantum system decomposition.
Defining a reduced density operator that incorporates the interaction Hamiltonian.
Formulating quantum thermodynamics based on the new operator and energy consistent definitions.

Main Results:

Demonstrated the naturalness of the decomposition in several physical models.
Established a reduced density operator consistent with the inclusion of interaction Hamiltonian.
Derived a self-consistent quantum thermodynamics formulation with non-trivial physical corrections.

Conclusions:

The proposed decomposition offers a new perspective on quantum system analysis.
The developed reduced density operator provides a more accurate description of systems interacting with thermal baths.
The corrected quantum thermodynamics advances the understanding of thermodynamic laws in quantum regimes.