Towards ultrastrong-coupling quantum thermodynamics using a superconducting flux qubit

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2411.10774v1
• Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2024 11:20:05 GMT
• Title: Towards ultrastrong-coupling quantum thermodynamics using a superconducting flux qubit
• Authors: Rishabh Upadhyay, Bayan Karimi, Diego Subero, Christoforus Dimas Satrya, Joonas T. Peltonen, Yu-Cheng Chang, Jukka P. Pekola,
• Abstract summary: We show experimental evidence of strong coupling by observing a hybridized state of the qubit with the cavities coupled to it. We also demonstrate close to 100% on-off ratio switching of heat current by applying small magnetic flux to the qubit. We provide a new tool for quantum thermodynamics aimed at realizing true quantum heat engines and refrigerators with enhanced power and efficiency.
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• Abstract: Thermodynamics in quantum circuits aims to find improved functionalities of thermal machines, highlight fundamental phenomena peculiar to quantum nature in thermodynamics, and point out limitations in quantum information processing due to coupling of the system to its environment. An important aspect to achieve some of these goals is the regime of strong coupling that has remained until now a domain of theoretical works only. Our aim is to demonstrate strong coupling features in heat transport using a superconducting flux qubit that has been shown to reach strong to deep-ultra strong coupling regimes. Here we show experimental evidence of strong coupling by observing a hybridized state of the qubit with the cavities coupled to it, leading to a triplet-like thermal transport via this combined system around the minimum energy of the qubit, at power levels of tens of femtowatts, exceeding by an order of magnitude from the earlier ones. We also demonstrate close to 100% on-off switching ratio of heat current by applying small magnetic flux to the qubit. Our experiment opens a way towards testing debated questions in strong coupling thermodynamics such as what heat in this regime is. We also present a theoretical model that aligns with our experimental findings and explains the mechanism behind heat transport in our device. Furthermore, we provide a new tool for quantum thermodynamics aimed at realizing true quantum heat engines and refrigerators with enhanced power and efficiency, leveraging ultra-strong coupling between the system and environment.

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