Algebraic approach to a two-qubit quantum thermal machine

Abstract

Algebraic methods for solving time dependent Hamiltonians are used to investigate the performance of quantum thermal machines. We investigate the thermodynamic properties of an engine formed by two coupled q-bits, performing an Otto cycle. The thermal interaction occurs with two baths at different temperatures, while work is associated with the interaction with an arbitrary time-dependent magnetic field that varies in intensity and direction. For the coupling, we consider the 1-d isotropic Heisenberg model, which allows us to describe the system by means of the irreducible representation of the $\mathfrak{su}(2)$ Lie algebra within the triplet subspace. We inspect different settings of the temperatures and frequencies of the cycle and investigate the corresponding operation regimes of the engine. Finally, we numerically investigate the engine efficiency under a time varying Rabi frequency, interpolating the abrupt and adiabatic limits.

arXiv comment11 pages, 5 figures, submitted to Physical Review A

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