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Jarzynski Relation, Fluctuation Theorems, and Stochastic Thermodynamics for Non-Markovian Processes

Statistical Mechanics 2007-09-27 v1

Abstract

We prove the Jarzynski relation for general stochastic processes including non-Markovian systems with memory. The only requirement for our proof is the existence of a stationary state, therefore excluding non-ergodic systems. We then show how the concepts of stochastic thermodynamics can be used to prove further exact non-equilibrium relations like the Crooks relation and the fluctuation theorem on entropy production for non-Markovian dynamics.

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@article{arxiv.0709.2236,
  title  = {Jarzynski Relation, Fluctuation Theorems, and Stochastic Thermodynamics for Non-Markovian Processes},
  author = {Thomas Speck and Udo Seifert},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0709.2236},
  year   = {2007}
}

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Accepted for publication in JSM

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