After successful completion of the course, students are able to understand and apply techniques from quantum information science and quantum optics to the foundations of thermodynamics in the quantum domain. Furthermore, students should be able to read and understand contemporary literature in quantum thermodynamics.
An overview of the different subfields, techniques, and approaches of quantum thermodynamics, from black-body radiation, to the storage and retrieval of energy/work in quantum mechanical systems, the estimation of work, resources for refrigeration, measurements, time keeping, thermometry, and general state transformations, to useful tools in quantum thermodynamics such as thermodynamic uncertainty relations and majorization.
Interactive lecture
Oral examination
Not necessary
A basic understanding of quantum mechanics and (classical) thermodynamics is required. Attendance of part I of this course (Quantum thermodynamics I, 141.B22) is useful but not strictly required to attend this course.
