Thermodynamic Speed Limits in Quantum and Classical Systems
A special issue of Entropy (ISSN 1099-4300). This special issue belongs to the section "Non-equilibrium Phenomena".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 August 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
Interests: complex systems; stochastic thermodynamics; anomalous dynamics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will present the first dedicated collection on thermodynamic speed limits (TSLs) and uncertainty relations (URs) —a rapidly advancing field that has yet to be consolidated despite significant progress in the field.
Aims & Scope
We aim to
- Unify foundational advances in TSLs and URs for quantum and classical systems.
- Bridge theoretical frameworks and catalyze new research directions.
- Highlight applications spanning quantum control, biological energetics, and beyond.
The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
Fundamental bounds—Geometric and information-theoretic approaches
Stochastic thermodynamics—Speed limits in nonequilibrium systems
Non-Hermitian quantum dynamics—Thermodynamic constraints in open systems
Optimal transport—Efficiency limits in driven processes
Quantum-classical decomposition—Cost trade-offs in hybrid systems
Extensions—Non-Markovianity, many-body effects, and emergent phenomena
Why Contribute?
This collection, the first of its kind on this topic, will:
- Establish benchmarks for future TSL and UR research
- Establish links between different approaches across subfields
- Identify open challenges to guide the future work
Furthermore, this collection will increase the exposure of the broader community to recent advances and encourage new research and applications.
We welcome the submission of original research, reviews, and perspectives that enhance our understanding of thermodynamic constraints on dynamics. By participating in this Special Issue, you will help shape the future of this field and provide fundamental contributions to nonequilibrium dynamics.
Dr. Erez Aghion
Dr. Swetamber P. Das
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- uncertainty relations
- information thermodynamics
- optimal control
- open quantum and classical
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