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Title: Fluctuation theorems for quantum master equations. Author: Esposito M, Mukamel S. Journal: Phys Rev E Stat Nonlin Soft Matter Phys; 2006 Apr; 73(4 Pt 2):046129. PubMed ID: 16711900. Abstract: A quantum fluctuation theorem for a driven quantum subsystem interacting with its environment is derived based solely on the assumption that its reduced density matrix obeys a closed evolution equation--i.e., a quantum master equation (QME). Quantum trajectories and their associated entropy, heat, and work appear naturally by transforming the QME to a time-dependent Liouville space basis that diagonalizes the instantaneous reduced density matrix of the subsystem. A quantum integral fluctuation theorem, a steady-state fluctuation theorem, and the Jarzynski relation are derived in a similar way as for classical stochastic dynamics.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]