2011
DOI: 10.4236/jmp.2011.211169
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Multiple-State Quantum Carnot Engine

Abstract: A multiple-state quantum Carnot engine based on single particle in one dimensional potential well is evaluated. The general forms of adiabatic and isothermal force as well as work are given. We apply them first to the simplest case of two-state system, and then to three-state and general n-state system. The first isothermal expansion starts from single ground state and cease to single highest state. In Addition to the simplest case, isothermal expansions may terminate not to highest state but an intermediate s… Show more

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“…In analogy with classical thermodynamics, a quantum heat engine generates useful mechanical work from heat, by means of a reversible sequence of transformations (trajectories) in Hilbert's space, where the "working substance" is of quantum mechanical nature [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]. Several theoretical implementations for a quantum heat engine have been discussed in the literature, such as entangled states in a qubit [12], quantum mechanical versions of the Otto cycle [13,14], and photocells [9,10].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…In analogy with classical thermodynamics, a quantum heat engine generates useful mechanical work from heat, by means of a reversible sequence of transformations (trajectories) in Hilbert's space, where the "working substance" is of quantum mechanical nature [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]. Several theoretical implementations for a quantum heat engine have been discussed in the literature, such as entangled states in a qubit [12], quantum mechanical versions of the Otto cycle [13,14], and photocells [9,10].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…One of the simplest theoretical implementations for a quantum heat engine is a system composed by a singleparticle trapped in a one-dimensional potential well [1][2][3][4]7]. The different trajectories can be driven by a quasi-static deformation of the potential well, by applying an external force [1,2,16].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As an alternative to recover thermal energy in the form of useful work on a nanoscale device, QHENs have been proposed in the literature [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]. Within the general definition of a QHEN, whose working fluid is of a quantum mechanical nature, it is important to distinguish those that have a reciprocating operation [3,19].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Penelitian tentang mesin panas kuantum telah berkembang pesat [1,2]. Hal dibuktikan dengan publikasi yang cukup banyak akhir-akhir ini.…”
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