Abstract

Quantum thermodynamics addresses the emergence of thermodynamic laws from quantum mechanics. The viewpoint advocated is based on the intimate connection of quantum thermodynamics with the theory of open quantum systems. Quantum mechanics inserts dynamics into thermodynamics, giving a sound foundation to finite-time-thermodynamics. The emergence of the 0-law, I-law, II-law and III-law of thermodynamics from quantum considerations is presented. The emphasis is on consistency between the two theories, which address the same subject from different foundations. We claim that inconsistency is the result of faulty analysis, pointing to flaws in approximations.

Details

Title
Quantum Thermodynamics: A Dynamical Viewpoint
Author
Kosloff, Ronnie
Pages
2100-2128
Publication year
2013
Publication date
2013
Publisher
MDPI AG
e-ISSN
10994300
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1537863097
Copyright
Copyright MDPI AG 2013