Quantum thermodynamics



In the physical sciences, quantum thermodynamics is the study of history of quantum mechanics for a more detailed outline.

Overview

A central objective in quantum thermodynamics is the quantitative and qualitative determination of the second law of thermodynamics, i.e. the entropy of a closed system cannot decrease, heat flows from high to low temperature, systems evolve towards minimum potential energy wells, energy tends to dissipate, etc., still applicable, or is there a more “universal” formulation?

See also

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References

  1. ^ Planck, Max. (1900). “Entropy and Temperature of Radiant Heat.” Annalen der Physick, vol. 1. no 4. April, pg. 719-37.
  2. ^ Planck, Max. (1901). "On the Law of Distribution of Energy in the Normal Spectrum". Annalen der Physik, vol. 4, p. 553 ff.

Further reading

  1. Gemmer, J., Michel, M., Mahler, G. (2005). Quantum Thermodynamics – Emergence of Thermodynamic Behavior Within Composite Quantum Systems. Springer. ISBN 3-540-22911-6. 
  2. Rudakov, E.S. (1998). Molecular, Quantum and Evolution Thermodynamics: Development and Specialization of the Gibbs Method.. Donetsk State University Press. ISBN 966-02-0708-5. 
 
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