Incomplete current fluctuation theorems for a four-terminal model
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
2011-11-11 v2 Statistical Mechanics
Quantum Physics
Abstract
We demonstrate the validity of the current fluctuation theorem for a double quantum dot surrounded by four terminals within the Born-, Markov- and secular approximations beyond the Coulomb-blockade regime. The electronic tunneling to two fermionic contacts conserves the total number of electrons, and the internal tunneling is phonon-assisted by two bosonic baths. Adapted choice of thermodynamic parameters between the baths may drive a current against an existing electric or thermal gradient. We study the apparent violation of the fluctuation theorem when only some of the energy and matter currents are monitored.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1109.1793,
title = {Incomplete current fluctuation theorems for a four-terminal model},
author = {Thilo Krause and Gernot Schaller and Tobias Brandes},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1109.1793},
year = {2011}
}
Comments
7 pages, 3 figures, added references, to appear in PRB