Topological and Finite Size Effects in a Kitaev Chain Heat Engine
arXiv:1908.02643
Abstract
We investigate a heat engine with a finite length Kitaev chain in an Otto cycle. Finite size effects are taken into account using method of Hill's nano-thermodynamics as well as using the method of temperature dependent energy levels. We distinguish the bulk and boundary contributions to the efficiency and the work output of Kitaev chain engine and identify them as non-Otto heat engine and refrigerator cycles, respectively. Possibility of separately running Otto engine cycles associated with the bulk and the whole system, and an Otto refrigerator at the boundary is pointed out. It is found that the critical point of the topological phase coincides with the extremum of the efficiency and the work output of the bulk and the total Otto engine.
arXiv comment9 pages, 8 figures
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