We establish quantum thermodynamics for open quantum systems weakly coupled to
their reservoirs when the system exhibits degeneracies. The first and second law of thermodynamics
are derived, as well as a finite-time fluctuation theorem for mechanical work and energy and matter
currents. Using a double quantum dot junction model, local eigenbasis coherences are shown to play
a crucial role on thermodynamics and on the electron counting statistics.
Disciplines :
Physique
Auteur, co-auteur :
BULNES CUETARA, Gregory ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication (FSTC) > Physics and Materials Science Research Unit
ESPOSITO, Massimiliano ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication (FSTC) > Physics and Materials Science Research Unit
Schaller, Gernot; Technische Universität Berlin > Institut für Theoretische Physik
Co-auteurs externes :
yes
Langue du document :
Anglais
Titre :
Quantum Thermodynamics with Degenerate Eigenstate Coherences
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