Quantum work: Reconciling quantum mechanics and thermodynamics
It has been claimed that no protocol for measuring quantum work can satisfy standard physical principles, casting doubts on the compatibility between quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, and the classical limit. In this Letter, we present a solution for this incompatibility. We demonstrate that the st...
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| Published in: | Physical review research Vol. 6; no. 2 |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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09-05-2024
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| Summary: | It has been claimed that no protocol for measuring quantum work can satisfy standard physical principles, casting doubts on the compatibility between quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, and the classical limit. In this Letter, we present a solution for this incompatibility. We demonstrate that the standard formulation of these principles fails to address the classical limit properly. By proposing changes in this direction, we prove that all the essential principles can be satisfied when work is defined as a quantum observable, reconciling quantum work statistics and thermodynamics. |
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| ISSN: | 2643-1564 2643-1564 |
| DOI: | 10.1103/PhysRevResearch.6.L022036 |