On Entropy Production in Quantum Statistical Mechanics
Pillet, Claude-Alain ; Jaksic, Vojkan
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We propose a definition of entropy production in the framework of algebraic quantum statistical mechanics. We relate our definition to heat flows through the system. We also prove that entropy production is non-negative in natural non-equilibrium steady states.
Publié le : 2001-07-05
Classification:  C-star dynamical system,  quantum statistical mechanics,  nonequilibrium steady state,  Entropy production,  [PHYS.MPHY]Physics [physics]/Mathematical Physics [math-ph],  [MATH.MATH-OA]Mathematics [math]/Operator Algebras [math.OA],  [MATH.MATH-DS]Mathematics [math]/Dynamical Systems [math.DS] 
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Pillet, Claude-Alain; Jaksic, Vojkan. On Entropy Production in Quantum Statistical Mechanics. HAL, Tome 2001 (2001) no. 0, . http://gdmltest.u-ga.fr/item/hal-00005457/