Hamiltonian derivation of a detailed fluctuation theorem
Statistical Mechanics
2007-05-23 v1
Abstract
We analyze the microscopic evolution of a system undergoing a far-from-equilibrium thermodynamic process. Explicitly accounting for the degrees of freedom of participating heat reservoirs, we derive a hybrid result, similar in form to both the fluctuation theorem, and a statement of detailed balance. We relate this result to the steady-state fluctuation theorem, and to a free energy relation valid far from equilibrium.
Cite
@article{arxiv.cond-mat/9908286,
title = {Hamiltonian derivation of a detailed fluctuation theorem},
author = {C. Jarzynski},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/9908286},
year = {2007}
}
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21 pages + 1 figure