Experimental investigation of a quantum heat engine powered by generalized measurements

@article{Lisboa2022ExperimentalIO,
  title={Experimental investigation of a quantum heat engine powered by generalized measurements},
  author={Vinicius S. F. Lisboa and Pedro R. Dieguez and Jeconias Rocha Guimar{\~a}es and J. F. G. Santos and Roberto M. Serra},
  journal={Physical Review A},
  year={2022}
}
Generalized measurements may allow the control of its back-action on the quantum system by interpolating from a very weak to strong projective action. Such a measurement can fuel a quantum heat engine or extract work depending on the system-meter interaction. Here, we performed a proof-of-concept experiment using nuclear magnetic resonance techniques to investigate a spin quantum heat engine driven by non-selective generalized (weak) measurements without feedback control. Our prototype of a… 
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