Small quantum networks operating as quantum thermodynamic machines

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We show that a 3-qubit system as studied for quantum information purposes can alternatively be used as a thermodynamic machine when driven in finite time and interfaced between two split baths. The spins are arranged in a chain where the working spin in the middle exercises Carnot cycles the area of which defines the exchanged work. The cycle orientation (sign of the exchanged work) flips as the difference of bath temperatures goes through a critical value.
RevTeX, 4 pages, 7 figures. Replaced by version accepted for publication in EPL

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Statistical Mechanics, Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics, Quantum Physics

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http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/124858

Consulte el texto completo en el siguiente enlace:

https://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0604202
 http://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0604202
 Europhys. Lett., 76 (6), pp. 1057-1063 (2006)
 doi:10.1209/epl/i2006-10408-x

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