Introduction to Quantum Thermodynamics (Lecture Notes)
Abstract
The theory of quantum thermodynamics investigates how the concepts of heat, work, and temperature can be carried over to the quantum realm, where fluctuations and randomness are fundamentally unavoidable. Of particular practical relevance is the investigation of quantum thermal machines: Machines that use the flow of heat in order to perform some useful task. In this lectures series, we give a brief introduction into how the laws of thermodynamics arise from quantum theory and how thermal machines can be described with Markovian quantum master equations. Recent results are illustrated with examples such as a quantum dot heat engine and a qubit entangler.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1906.07439,
title = {Introduction to Quantum Thermodynamics (Lecture Notes)},
author = {Patrick P. Potts},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1906.07439},
year = {2019}
}
Comments
These are the notes accompanying a short lecture series (4 times 2h) given at Lund University in the Spring Semester 2019. Solutions to the exercises are available upon request