3 papers
cond-mat.stat-mech2026
Fluctuation-Dissipation Limits in Quantum Thermoelectric Transport
Ousi Pan, Zhiqiang Fan, Shunjie Zhang +3
As a fundamental measure of stability in nonequilibrium thermodynamics, fluctuations provide critical insight into the performance and reliability of heat engines. In this work, we…
cond-mat.stat-mech2025
Performance optimization of Nernst-based thermionic engines
Wei Yan, Minglong Lv, Ousi Pan +3
In this paper, we examine the power and efficiency of the thermionic device utilizing the Nernst effect, with a specific focus on its potential application as an engine. The device…
physics.app-ph2024
Hot-carrier photocatalysts with energy-selective contacts based on quantum wells and dots
Shuanglong Han, Zhiqiang Fan, Ousi Pan +5
In this paper, we simulate the function of hot-carrier photocatalysts (HCPCs) with quantum well and quantum dot energy-selective contacts (ESCs) in the water-splitting reaction. Th…