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Stochastic efficiency: five case studies

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Stochastic efficiency is evaluated in five case studies: driven Brownian motion, effusion with a thermo-chemical and thermo-velocity gradient, a quantum dot and a model for information to work conversion. The salient features of stochastic efficiency, including the maximum of the large deviation function at the reversible efficiency, are reproduced. The approach to and extrapolation into the asymptotic time regime are documented.

Source: New Journal of Physics

DOI: 10.1088/1367-2630/17/6/065004

Authors: Karel Proesmans, Christian Van den Broeck

Institution: Hasselt University

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

Subfield: Statistical and Nonlinear Physics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,610

Funder: Universiteit Stellenbosch