Critical-point behavior of a measurement-based quantum heat engine

Abstract

We study how a quantum heat engine performs across the critical value of an external parameter, pertaining to the quantum phase transition. Considering a two-ion system subjected to a magnetic field, we show that the system performs in a quantum Otto cycle above a critical value of the magnetic field, while below such critical point, it does not operate in a heat cycle at all. Moreover, at the critical point, its interaction with an ancillary ion deteriorates the performance of the system as a heat engine. We further show that a strong interaction between the constituent ions of an ion-based system is crucial for it to work in a heat-work cycle, while the coupling to the ancillary system must be minimized.

arXiv comment9 pages, 10 figures

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