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Quantum Thermodynamic Integrability for Canonical and non-Canonical Statistics

Ruo-Xun Zhai, C. P. Sun

We extend the Carathéodory principle of the Second Law to quantum thermodynamics with energy levels depending on macroscopic variables, such as volume and magnetic field. This exte…

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Power-Efficiency Constraint for Chemical Motors

Ruo-Xun Zhai, Hui Dong

Chemical gradients provide the primordial energy for biological functions by driving the mechanical movement of microscopic engines. Their thermodynamic properties remain elusive,…