Seminario: «Lectures on Quantum Thermodynamics»

Seminario a cargo de Álvaro Tejero (Departamento de Electromagnetismo y Física de la Materia, Universidad de Granada).

Resumen: Quantum thermodynamics arises when extending the ideas from classical thermodynamics to the microscopic, i.e., quantum, regime. In this course, we will address the fundamentals of the theory focusing on the laws of quantum thermodynamics. We will also present the main practical applications of this theory, such as quantum thermal machines and batteries, and point out the main conceptual issues when dealing with quantities such as heat, work, or entropy.

Please note: This is a graduate-level course. Attendees are expected to have a minimum understanding of thermodynamics and quantum theory. While familiarity with Master Equation techniques is advisable a general overview will be provided at the beginning of the course.

Structure:

1. Introduction and historical motivation
2. Previous key concepts
3. Laws of Quantum Thermodynamics
4. Entropy production, Quantum Information and Thermodynamics
5. Applications: Quantum thermal engines and batteries

• Fecha: Jueves 7 de Marzo de 2024
• Lugar: Laboratorio de Física Computacional, Departamento de Electromagnetismo y Física de al Materia, Planta Baja, Facultad de Ciencias (junto al péndulo gigante)
• Horario: 13:00 h
• Organiza: Grupo de Termodinámica y Computación Cuántica
• Más información: mskotiniotis@onsager.ugr.es