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Fluctuation theorems, quantum channels and gravitational algebras

High Energy Physics - Theory 2024-11-18 v2 General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology

Abstract

In this note we study nonequilibrium fluctuations in gravitational algebras within de Sitter space. An essential aspect of this study is quantum measurement theory, which allows us to access the dynamical fluctuations of observables via a two-point measurement scheme. Using this formalism, we establish specific fluctuation theorems. Additionally, we demonstrate that quantum channels are represented by subfactors, using the relationship between measurement theory and quantum channels. We also comment on implementing a quantum channel using Jones' theory of subfactors.

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@article{arxiv.2408.04219,
  title  = {Fluctuation theorems, quantum channels and gravitational algebras},
  author = {Michele Cirafici},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2408.04219},
  year   = {2024}
}

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18 pages; v2 presentation improved, published version

R2 v1 2026-06-28T18:07:18.914Z