A hierarchy of thermal processes collapses under catalysis
Thermal operations (TO) are a generic description for allowed state transitions under
thermodynamic restrictions. However, the quest for simpler methods to encompass all these …
thermodynamic restrictions. However, the quest for simpler methods to encompass all these …
Fundamental limits on anomalous energy flows in correlated quantum systems
In classical thermodynamics energy always flows from the hotter system to the colder one.
However, if these systems are initially correlated, the energy flow can reverse, making the …
However, if these systems are initially correlated, the energy flow can reverse, making the …
Entanglement generation from athermality
We investigate the thermodynamic constraints on the pivotal task of entanglement
generation using out-of-equilibrium states through a model-independent framework with …
generation using out-of-equilibrium states through a model-independent framework with …
Teleportation with embezzling catalysts
Quantum teleportation is the process of transferring quantum information using classical
communication and pre-shared entanglement. This process can benefit from the use of …
communication and pre-shared entanglement. This process can benefit from the use of …
Broadcasting of imaginarity
Recently, the resource theory of imaginarity was proposed, viewing the imaginary part of a
quantum state as a basic resource leading to quantum advantages. As with other quantum …
quantum state as a basic resource leading to quantum advantages. As with other quantum …
No-broadcasting of magic states
From both intuitive and physical perspectives, it is generally recognized that within a
resource theory framework, free operations cannot broadcast a resource state due to their …
resource theory framework, free operations cannot broadcast a resource state due to their …
Coherence manipulation in asymmetry and thermodynamics
TV Kondra, R Ganardi, A Streltsov - Physical Review Letters, 2024 - APS
In the classical regime, thermodynamic state transformations are governed by the free
energy. This is also called as the second law of thermodynamics. Previous works showed …
energy. This is also called as the second law of thermodynamics. Previous works showed …
Catalytic transformations for thermal operations
J Czartowski, A de Oliveira Junior - Physical Review Research, 2024 - APS
What are the fundamental limits and advantages of using a catalyst to aid thermodynamic
transformations between quantum systems? In this paper, we answer this question by …
transformations between quantum systems? In this paper, we answer this question by …
Catalysis in action via elementary thermal operations
We investigate catalysis in the framework of elementary thermal operations, leveraging the
distinct features of such operations to illuminate catalytic dynamics. As groundwork, we …
distinct features of such operations to illuminate catalytic dynamics. As groundwork, we …
Catalytic advantage in Otto-like two-stroke quantum engines
We demonstrate how to incorporate a catalyst to enhance the performance of a heat engine.
Specifically, we analyze efficiency in one of the simplest engine models, which operates in …
Specifically, we analyze efficiency in one of the simplest engine models, which operates in …