Correlations as a resource in molecular switches

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2504.12202v1
• Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:52:59 GMT
• Title: Correlations as a resource in molecular switches
• Authors: Daniel Siciliano, Rudi B. P. Pietsch, Giovanni Spaventa, Susana F. Huelga, Martin B. Plenio,
• Abstract summary: Photoisomerization has been modeled recently within the quantum resource theory of thermodynamics.<n> correlations between physical systems have been shown to play a crucial role in quantum thermodynamics by lowering the work cost of certain operations.
• Score: 0.6990493129893112
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Photoisomerization, a photochemical process underlying many biological mechanisms, has been modeled recently within the quantum resource theory of thermodynamics. This approach has emerged as a promising tool for studying fundamental limitations to nanoscale processes independently of the microscopic details governing their dynamics. On the other hand, correlations between physical systems have been shown to play a crucial role in quantum thermodynamics by lowering the work cost of certain operations. Here, we explore quantitatively how correlations between multiple photoswitches can enhance the efficiency of photoisomerization beyond that attainable for single molecules. Furthermore, our analysis provides insights into the interplay between quantum and classical correlations in these transformations.

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