Thermodynamic perspective on quantum fluctuations
Abstract
What is the major difference between large and small systems? At small length-scales the dynamics is dominated by fluctuations, whereas at large scales fluctuations are irrelevant. Therefore, any thermodynamically consistent description of quantum systems necessitates a thorough understanding of the nature and consequences of fluctuations. In this chapter, we outline two closely related fields of research that are commonly considered separately -- fluctuation forces and fluctuation theorems. Focusing on the main gist of these exciting and vivid fields of modern research, we seek to provide a instructive entry point for both communities of researchers interested in learning about the other.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2308.04951,
title = {Thermodynamic perspective on quantum fluctuations},
author = {Akira Sone and Kanu Sinha and Sebastian Deffner},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2308.04951},
year = {2025}
}
Comments
32 pages, 9 figures; Chapter to be submitted for Encyclopedia of Mathematical Physics 2nd edition