Quantum thermodynamics and optomechanics. (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Juliette Monsel.
• Other Names: Monsel, Juliette
• Contents: Intro -- Supervisor's Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Summary -- Contents -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Stochastic Thermodynamics -- 1.2 Quantum Thermodynamics -- 1.3 Measuring Work in the Quantum Realm: Two Possible Platforms -- 1.3.1 Optomechanical Devices -- 1.3.2 One-Dimensional Atoms -- 1.4 Outline -- References -- 2 Thermodynamics of Open Quantum Systems -- 2.1 Reminders About Open Quantum Systems -- 2.1.1 Markovian Master Equation -- 2.1.2 Quantum Trajectories -- 2.2 Average Thermodynamics -- 2.2.1 First Law -- 2.2.2 Second Law -- 2.3 Stochastic Thermodynamics -- 2.3.1 First Law 2.3.2 Second Law and Fluctuation Theorems -- 2.4 Summary -- References -- 3 Average Thermodynamics of Hybrid Optomechanical Systems -- 3.1 Dynamics: Master Equation for the Hybrid Optomechanical System -- 3.1.1 Microscopic Model -- 3.1.2 Studied Regime -- 3.1.3 Microscopic Derivation of the Master Equation -- 3.2 Thermodynamics -- 3.2.1 Adiabatic Transformations -- 3.2.2 Isothermal Transformations -- 3.3 Summary -- References -- 4 Stochastic Thermodynamics of Hybrid Optomechanical Systems -- 4.1 Quantum Trajectories -- 4.1.1 Direct Protocol -- 4.1.2 Reversed Protocol 4.2 Stochastic Thermodynamics -- 4.2.1 Energy Exchanges -- 4.2.2 Entropy Production -- 4.3 Fluctuation Theorems -- 4.3.1 Jarzynski Equality -- 4.3.2 Generalized Integral Fluctuation Theorem -- 4.4 Summary -- References -- 5 Optomechanical Energy Conversion -- 5.1 Principle of Optomechanical Energy Conversion -- 5.1.1 Ideal Converter -- 5.1.2 Autonomous Converter -- 5.2 Dynamics of the Mechanical Oscillator -- 5.2.1 Evolution of the Hybrid Optomechanical System Without the Laser -- 5.2.2 Interaction Between the Qubit and the Laser -- 5.3 Coarse-Grained Model -- 5.3.1 Evolution of the Phonon Number 5.3.2 Discussion -- 5.4 Characterization of the Energy Conversion -- 5.4.1 Blue-Detuned Laser: Laser-Like Behavior -- 5.4.2 Red-Detuned Laser: Decrease in the Phonon Number -- 5.4.3 Energy Conversion Efficiency -- 5.5 Summary -- References -- 6 Coherent Quantum Engine -- 6.1 Microscopic Description of the Engine -- 6.1.1 Engineered Bath: Modeling and Interaction -- 6.1.2 Engineered Battery: Modeling and Interaction -- 6.1.3 Two-Stroke Engine -- 6.2 Classical Battery -- 6.2.1 Energetic Analysis -- 6.2.2 Comparison with a Measurement Powered Engine -- 6.2.3 Entropic Analysis -- 6.3 Quantum Battery
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 536/.7; Thermodynamics; Quantum theory; Optomechanics; Thermodynamics & heat; Optical physics; Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory); Science -- Mechanics -- Dynamics -- Thermodynamics; Science -- Optics; Science -- Quantum Theory; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783030549718; 3030549712
• Related ISBNs: 3030549704; 9783030549701
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed November 6, 2020).
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