Quantum Thermodynamics: A Dynamical Viewpoint

@article{Kosloff2013QuantumTA,
  title={Quantum Thermodynamics: A Dynamical Viewpoint},
  author={Ronnie Kosloff},
  journal={Entropy},
  year={2013},
  volume={15},
  pages={2100-2128}
}
Quantum thermodynamics addresses the emergence of thermodynamic laws from quantum mechanics. The viewpoint advocated is based on the intimate connection of quantum thermodynamics with the theory of open quantum systems. Quantum mechanics inserts dynamics into thermodynamics, giving a sound foundation to finite-time-thermodynamics. The emergence of the 0-law, I-law, II-law and III-law of thermodynamics from quantum considerations is presented. The emphasis is on consistency between the two… 
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