Generalized Fluctuation Theorem for Quantum Heat

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2401.15533v1
• Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:49:11 GMT
• Title: Generalized Fluctuation Theorem for Quantum Heat
• Authors: Wei Wu, Jun-Hong An
• Abstract summary: Nonequilibrium fluctuation relation is a cornerstone of quantum thermodynamics. The Jarzynski-W'ojcik fluctuation theorem is recovered in the weak-coupling limit. Average quantum heat exhibits rich nonequilibrum characters when different numbers of system-bath bound states are formed.
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• Abstract: Nonequilibrium fluctuation relation is a cornerstone of quantum thermodynamics. It is widely believed that the system-bath heat exchange obeys the famous Jarzynski-W\'{o}jcik fluctuation theorem. However, this theorem is established in the Born-Markovian approximation under the weak coupling condition. Via studying the quantum heat of a harmonic oscillator coupled to a bath in the non-Markovian dynamics, we here establish a generalized fluctuation theorem for quantum heat being valid for arbitrary system-bath coupling strength. The Jarzynski-W\'{o}jcik fluctuation theorem is recovered in the weak-coupling limit. We also find the average quantum heat exhibits rich nonequilibrum characters when different numbers of system-bath bound states are formed, which suggests a useful way to control the quantum heat. Deepening our understanding to the fluctuation relation in quantum thermodynamics, our result lays a foundation to design high-efficiency quantum heat engines.

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