M. J. Henrich et al 2006 Europhys. Lett. 76 1057 doi:10.1209/epl/i2006-10408-x
M. J. Henrich, M. Michel and G. Mahler
Show affiliationsWe show that a 3-qubit system as studied for quantum information purposes can alternatively be used as a thermodynamic machine when externally 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.
Issue 6 (December 2006)
Received 24 August 2006, accepted for publication 31 October 2006, in final form 31 October 2006
Published 24 November 2006
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