The role of quantum information in thermodynamics --- a topical review

2015/05/31 by John Goold, Marcus Huber, Arnau Riera +2 · 2 citations
Physics and Astronomy · #quant-ph

paper · pdf · doi:10.1088/1751-8113/49/14/143001

published as J. Phys. A: Math. Theor. 49, 143001 (2016) · published version. 34 pages, 6 figures

arxiv created 2016/08/26 · arxiv updated 2016/08/29

Abstract

This topical review article gives an overview of the interplay between quantum information theory and thermodynamics of quantum systems. We focus on several trending topics including the foundations of statistical mechanics, resource theories, entanglement in thermodynamic settings, fluctuation theorems and thermal machines. This is not a comprehensive review of the diverse field of quantum thermodynamics; rather, it is a convenient entry point for the thermo-curious information theorist. Furthermore this review should facilitate the unification and understanding of different interdisciplinary approaches emerging in research groups around the world.

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