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  • Quantum thermodynamics
  • Statistical mechanics
  • Condensed matter physics

Background:

  • Quantum heat engines offer potential for high efficiency.
  • Understanding the role of working medium properties is crucial for engine performance.
  • Three-level systems (3LS) provide a non-trivial platform for quantum engine analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the performance of a quantum Otto engine with a three-level system (3LS) working medium.
  • To investigate the impact of energy gap modulation and probability distribution changes on engine efficiency.
  • To explore the conditions for feasibility and operating regimes of a 3LS quantum Otto engine.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed analysis of a generic three-level system (3LS) as the working medium.
  • Derivation of operating regimes based on energy gap modulation during the quantum adiabatic stage.
  • Application of majorization theory to understand the role of probability distributions.

Main Results:

  • A three-level quantum Otto engine is feasible when at least one energy gap shrinks during the first quantum adiabatic stage.
  • Majorization of probability distributions is a key factor in determining engine operation and efficiency.
  • Enhanced Otto efficiency is achieved when probability distributions satisfy the majorization condition.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides a comprehensive analysis of a 3LS quantum Otto engine.
  • Energy gap modulation and majorization are critical for optimizing quantum engine performance.
  • The developed formalism is applicable to other quantum engine designs, such as swap engines.