Hybrid quantum thermal machines with dynamical couplings
- URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2301.09684v1
- Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2023 19:26:09 GMT
- Title: Hybrid quantum thermal machines with dynamical couplings
- Authors: Fabio Cavaliere, Luca Razzoli, Matteo Carrega, Giuliano Benenti, Maura
Sassetti
- Abstract summary: Quantum thermal machines can perform useful tasks, such as delivering power, cooling, or heating.
In this work, we consider hybrid thermal machines, that can execute more than one task simultaneously.
We show that it is possible to operate the thermal machine efficiently, in both pure and hybrid modes, and to switch between different operational modes simply by changing the driving frequency.
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- Abstract: Quantum thermal machines can perform useful tasks, such as delivering power,
cooling, or heating. In this work, we consider hybrid thermal machines, that
can execute more than one task simultaneously. We characterize and find optimal
working conditions for a three-terminal quantum thermal machine, where the
working medium is a quantum harmonic oscillator, coupled to three heat baths,
with two of the couplings driven periodically in time. We show that it is
possible to operate the thermal machine efficiently, in both pure and hybrid
modes, and to switch between different operational modes simply by changing the
driving frequency. Moreover, the proposed setup can also be used as a
high-performance transistor, in terms of output--to--input signal and
differential gain. Due to its versatility and tunability, our model may be of
interest for engineering thermodynamic tasks and for thermal management in
quantum technologies.
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