Energy, Entropy, and Information in Nano- and Quantum-Electronics

Dear Colleagues,

The fields of stochastic and quantum thermodynamics generalize the theory of thermodynamics to a regime where fluctuations and measurements play a fundamental role. Powerful results have been established in these fields, including fluctuation theorems and thermodynamic uncertainty relations. Furthermore, the connection between information and entropy becomes particularly relevant on the nanoscale. This has resulted in a number of insights based on realizations of established thought experiments, such as Maxwell’s demon and Szilard’s engine.

Due to their high degree of control, small electronic systems provide ideal candidates to investigate thermodynamics on the nanoscale. In particular, all ingredients required to investigate heat and energy transport, as well as the thermodynamics of information, are available. This Special Issue aims at providing a focus on modern developments in these highly exciting topics related to energy, entropy, and information in nano- and quantum-electronics.

Dr. Patrick P. Potts
Guest Editor

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