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Abstract
We propose an interferometric setting for the ancilla-assisted measurement of the characteristic function of the work distribution following a time-dependent process experienced by a quantum system. We identify how the configuration of the effective interferometer is linked to the symmetries enjoyed by the Hamiltonian ruling the process and provide the explicit form of the operations to implement in order to accomplish our task. We finally discuss two physical settings, based on hybrid optomechanical-electromechanical devices, where the theoretical proposals discussed in our work could find an experimental demonstration.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 230602 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 110 |
Issue number | 23 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 07 Jun 2013 |
Keywords
- FREE-ENERGY DIFFERENCES
- LANDAUERS PRINCIPLE
- QUANTUM
- INFORMATION
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy
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R1952TCP: Investigating Quantumness in Complex Systems under Adverse Conditions
Paternostro, M. (PI)
01/08/2008 → 31/03/2014
Project: Research
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Two papers investigate the thermodynamics of quantum systems
08/07/2013
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research