Fluctuation Theorem and Microreversibility in a Quantum Coherent Conductor
arXiv:1101.5850 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevB.83.155431
Abstract
Mesoscopic systems provide us a unique experimental stage to address non-equilibrium quantum statistical physics. By using a simple tunneling model, we describe the electron exchange process via a quantum coherent conductor between two reservoirs, which yields the fluctuation theorem (FT) in mesoscopic transport. We experimentally show that such a treatment is semi-quantitatively validated in the current and noise measurement in an Aharonov-Bohm ring. The experimental proof of the microreversibility assumed in the derivation of FT is presented.
7 pages, 5 figures
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