The role of quantum information in thermodynamics—a topical review
The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) · University of Geneva · +3 more institutions
Abstract
Abstract This topical review article gives an overview of the interplay between quantum information theory and thermodynamics of quantum systems. We focus on several trending topics including the foundations of statistical mechanics, resource theories, entanglement in thermodynamic settings, fluctuation theorems and thermal machines. This is not a comprehensive review of the diverse field of quantum thermodynamics; rather, it is a convenient entry point for the thermo-curious information theorist. Furthermore this review should facilitate the unification and understanding of different interdisciplinary approaches emerging in research groups around the world.
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 71.38
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 233
Authors
5- JGJohn GooldCorresponding
The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
- MHMarcus Huber
University of Geneva, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Institute of Photonic Sciences
- ARArnau Riera
Institute of Photonic Sciences
- LDLídia del Rio
University of Bristol
- PSPaul Skrzypczyk
Institute of Photonic Sciences, University of Bristol
Topics & keywords
- Quantum entanglement
- Unification
- Quantum information
- Quantum
- Focus (optics)
- Point (geometry)
- Field (mathematics)
- Quantum information science