On the Quantum Jarzynski Identity
Statistical Mechanics
2008-11-07 v1 Quantum Physics
Abstract
In this note, we will discuss how to compactly express and prove the Jarzynski identity for an open quantum system with dissipative dynamics. We will avoid explicitly measuring the work directly, which is tantamount to continuously monitoring the system, and instead measure the heat flow from the environment. We represent the measurement of heat flow with Hermitian map superoperators that act on the system density matrix. Hermitian maps provide a convenient and compact representation of sequential measurement and correlation functions.
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@article{arxiv.0706.1994,
title = {On the Quantum Jarzynski Identity},
author = {Gavin E. Crooks},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0706.1994},
year = {2008}
}