Isolated Quantum Heat Engine

被引：86

作者：

Fialko, O. ^{[1
]}

Hallwood, D. W.

机构：

[1] Massey Univ, Ctr Theoret Chem & Phys, Auckland 0745, New Zealand

来源：

PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS | 2012年 / 108卷 / 08期

关键词：

THERMALIZATION; DYNAMICS; STATES; GASES;

D O I：

10.1103/PhysRevLett.108.085303

中图分类号：

O4 [物理学];

学科分类号：

0702 ;

摘要：

We present a theoretical and numerical analysis of a quantum system that is capable of functioning as a heat engine. This system could be realized experimentally using cold bosonic atoms confined to a double well potential that is created by splitting a harmonic trap with a focused laser. The system shows thermalization, and can model a reversible heat engine cycle. This is the first demonstration of the operation of a heat engine with a finite quantum heat bath.

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