Quantum thermodynamics : an introduction to the thermodynamics of quantum information /

This book introduces the emerging field of quantum thermodynamics, with a focus on its relation to quantum information and its implications for quantum computers and next generation quantum technologies. Aimed at graduate level physics students with a working knowledge of quantum mechanics and stati...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Deffner, Sebastian (Autor), Campbell, Steven Edward (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: San Rafael [California] (40 Oak Drive, San Rafael, CA, 94903, USA) : Morgan & Claypool Publishers, [2019]
Colección:IOP (Series). Release 6.
IOP concise physics.
Temas:
Thermodynamics.
Quantum theory.
Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory).
SCIENCE / Physics / Quantum Theory.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. The principles of modern thermodynamics
  • 1.1. A phenomenological theory of heat and work
  • 1.2. The advent of Stochastic Thermodynamics
  • 1.3. Foundations of statistical physics from quantum entanglement
  • 1.4. Work, heat, and entropy production
  • 1.5. Checklist for 'The principles of modern thermodynamics'
  • 1.6. Problems
  • 2. Thermodynamics of quantum systems
  • 2.1. Quantum thermometry
  • 2.2. Quantum heat engines--engines with atomic working fluids
  • 2.3. Work extraction from quantum systems
  • 2.4. Quantum decoherence and the tale of quantum Darwinism
  • 2.5. Checklist for 'Thermodynamics of quantum systems'
  • 2.6. Problems
  • 3. Thermodynamics of quantum information
  • 3.1. Quantum thermodynamics of information
  • 3.2. Performance diagnostics of quantum annealers
  • 3.3. Kibble-Zurek scaling of irreversible entropy
  • 3.4. Error correction in adiabatic quantum computers
  • 3.5. Checklist for 'Thermodynamics of quantum information'
  • 3.6. Problems.

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