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引用次数: 37
Abstract
Classical and quantum electronic circuits provide ideal platforms to investigate stochastic thermodynamics, and they have served as a stepping stone to realize Maxwell's Demons with highly controllable protocols. In this article, we first review the central thermal phenomena in quantum nanostructures. Thermometry and basic refrigeration methods are described as enabling tools for thermodynamics experiments. Next, we discuss the role of information in thermodynamics that leads to the concept of Maxwell's Demon. Various Maxwell's Demons realized in single-electron circuits over the past couple of years are described. Currently, true quantum thermodynamics in superconducting circuits is a focus of attention, and we end the review by discussing the ideas and first experiments in this exciting area of research.
期刊介绍:
Since its inception in 2010, the Annual Review of Condensed Matter Physics has been chronicling significant advancements in the field and its related subjects. By highlighting recent developments and offering critical evaluations, the journal actively contributes to the ongoing discourse in condensed matter physics. The latest volume of the journal has transitioned from gated access to open access, facilitated by Annual Reviews' Subscribe to Open initiative. Under this program, all articles are now published under a CC BY license, ensuring broader accessibility and dissemination of knowledge.