Quantum Thermodynamics in Action
A special issue of Entropy (ISSN 1099-4300). This special issue belongs to the section "Thermodynamics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 32
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, P.O. Box 13500, 00076 Aalto, Finland
Interests: open quantum systems; quantum thermodynamics in circuits; thermometry; heat transport; thermalization
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Quantum platforms have developed over the past years incredibly quickly, thanks to the intensive efforts towards quantum information processing, sensing, and related fields. This progress provides a basis for the investigation of quantum thermodynamics both conceptually and via concrete experiments. Novel ways to control thermal properties and currents in quantum systems are needed, either by active means (thermal machines) or via passive routes optimizing thermal transport. An important aspect of quantum technology is to develop systems that can be considered as isolated but at the same time controllable by external signals. “Quantum Thermodynamics in Action” would mean taking into account and benefiting from the technological development and present ideas and experiments in this vigorous research area. Articles are welcomed from both theoretical and experimental communities working on different platforms of quantum technology, including superconducting circuits, quantum dot devices, NMR systems, trapped ions, ultracold atoms, and NV centers.
Dr. Bayan Karimi
Prof. Dr. Jukka P. Pekola
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- open quantum systems
- thermalization
- quantum heat transport
- quantum thermal machines and refrigerators
- measurement of quantum systems
- stochastic thermodynamics
- quantum trajectories
- thermometry
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