The role of quantum information in thermodynamics-a topical review

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 theo...

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Published in:Journal of physics. A, Mathematical and theoretical Mathematical and theoretical, 2016-04, Vol.49 (14), p.143001
Main Authors: Goold, John, Huber, Marcus, Riera, Arnau, Rio, Lídia del, Skrzypczyk, Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Entanglement
Fluctuation
fluctuations
Foundations
Mathematical analysis
quantum information
Quantum phenomena
Quantum theory
resource theories
Statistical mechanics
thermalization
Thermodynamics
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1751-8113
1751-8121
DOI:10.1088/1751-8113/49/14/143001