Nonequilibrium fluctuations in nano systems and devices

Titolo: Nonequilibrium fluctuations in nano systems and devices

Relatore: Dr. Michele Campisi (Scuola Normale Superiore)

Abstract: 

I will give an overview of non-equilibrium fluctuations in small systems, with 
particular emphasis on exact results known as “Fluctuation Theorems”, which encompass
linear response (the fluctuation-dissipation theorem) as well as non-linear response theory.
I will discuss some of the past, current, and proposed experimental activities aimed at 
verifying them and exploit them for the understanding and design of nano systems and 
devices.

[1]  M. Campisi, P. Hänggi, and P.Talkner Colloquium. Quantum Fluctuation Relations: Foundations and Applications, Rev Mod Phys 83 , 771 (2011)
[3]  M. Campisi Fluctuation relation for quantum heat engines and refrigerators, Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical 47, 245001 (2014)
[2]  M. Campisi, J. Pekola, R. Fazio Nonequilibrium fluctuations in quantum heat engines: Theory, example, and possible solid state experiments, New J Phys 17 035012 (2015)

Coordinate: mercoledì 16 dicembre, ore 15:30, aula F