Two simple models of classical heat pumps

dc.creatorMarathe, Rahul
dc.creatorJayannavar, A. M.
dc.creatorDhar, Abhishek
dc.date2006-11-30
dc.date2007-03-26
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dc.descriptionMotivated by recent studies on models of particle and heat quantum pumps, we study similar simple classical models and examine the possibility of heat pumping. Unlike many of the usual ratchet models of molecular engines, the models we study do not have particle transport. We consider a two-spin system and a coupled oscillator system which exchange heat with multiple heat reservoirs and which are acted upon by periodic forces. The simplicity of our models allows accurate numerical and exact solutions and unambiguous interpretation of results. We demonstrate that while both our models seem to be built on similar principles, one is able to function as a heat pump (or engine) while the other is not.
dc.description4 pages, 4 figures
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0611771
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0611771
dc.identifierPhy. Rev. E, 75, 030103(R) (2007)
dc.identifierdoi:10.1103/PhysRevE.75.030103
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/126276
dc.subjectStatistical Mechanics
dc.subjectMesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
dc.titleTwo simple models of classical heat pumps
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