Isolated quantum heat engine

We present a theoretical and numerical analysis of a quantum system that is capable of functioning as a heat engine. This system could be realized experimentally using cold bosonic atoms confined to a double well potential that is created by splitting a harmonic trap with a focused laser. The system...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2012-02
Main Authors: Fialko, O, Hallwood, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Heat engines
Mathematical models
Numerical analysis
Quantum theory
Thermalization (energy absorption)
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Summary:We present a theoretical and numerical analysis of a quantum system that is capable of functioning as a heat engine. This system could be realized experimentally using cold bosonic atoms confined to a double well potential that is created by splitting a harmonic trap with a focused laser. The system shows thermalization, and can model a reversible heat engine cycle. This is the first demonstration of the operation of a heat engine with a finite quantum heat bath.
ISSN:2331-8422
DOI:10.48550/arxiv.1109.1589