[en] We propose a formulation of stochastic thermodynamics for systems subjected to nonequilibrium constraints
i.e. broken detailed balance at steady state and furthermore driven by external time-dependent forces. A
splitting of the second law occurs in this description leading to three second-law-like relations. The general
results are illustrated on specific solvable models. The present paper uses a master equation based approach.
Disciplines :
Physique
Auteur, co-auteur :
ESPOSITO, Massimiliano ; Université Libre de Bruxelles - ULB > Center for Nonlinear Phenomena and Complex Systems
Van den Broeck, Christian; Universiteit Hasselt - UH
Langue du document :
Anglais
Titre :
Three faces of the second law. I. Master equation formulation
