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Precision-dissipation trade-off for driven stochastic systems

Statistical Mechanics 2022-09-27 v2

Abstract

In this paper, I derive a closed expression for how precisely a small-scaled system can follow a pre-defined trajectory, while keeping its dissipation below a fixed limit. The total amount of dissipation is approximately inversely proportional to the expected deviation from the pre-defined trajectory. The optimal driving protocol is derived and it is shown that associated time-dependent probability distribution conserves its shape throughout the protocol. Potential applications are discussed in the context of bit erasure and electronic circuits.

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@article{arxiv.2203.00428,
  title  = {Precision-dissipation trade-off for driven stochastic systems},
  author = {Karel Proesmans},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2203.00428},
  year   = {2022}
}

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10 pages, 2 figures

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