Transport out of locally broken detailed balance
arXiv:1701.03071 · doi:10.1007/978-3-319-76599-0_3
Abstract
Electrons move along potential or thermal gradients. In the presence of a global gradient, applied e.g. to the two terminals of a conductor, this induces electric charge and heat currents. They can also flow between two equilibrated terminals (at the same voltage and temperature) if detailed balance is broken in some part of the system. A minimal model involving two metallic islands in series is introduced whose internal potential and temperatures can be externally modulated. The conditions for a finite electric flow are discussed.
12 pages, 5 figures. Chapter of a book
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