The coherent superposition of states, in combination with the quantization of observables,
represents one of the most fundamental features that mark the departure of quantum …

This topical review article gives an overview of the interplay between quantum information
theory and thermodynamics of quantum systems. We focus on several trending topics …

The ability of the internal states of a working fluid to be in a coherent superposition is one of
the basic properties of a quantum heat engine. It was recently predicted that in the regime of …

Quantum heat engines (QHE) are thermal machines where the working substance is a
quantum object. In the extreme case, the working medium can be a single particle or a few …

Catalysts open up new reaction pathways that can speed up chemical reactions while not
consuming the catalyst. A similar phenomenon has been discovered in quantum information …

Engines are systems and devices that convert one form of energy into another, typically into
a more useful form that can perform work. In the classical setup, physical, chemical, and …

In recent years substantial efforts have been expended in extending thermodynamics to
single quantum systems. Quantum effects have emerged as a resource that can improve the …

Constraints on work extraction are fundamental to our operational understanding of the
thermodynamics of both classical and quantum systems. In the quantum setting, finite-time …

The inexorable miniaturisation of technologies, the relentless drive to improve efficiency and
the enticing prospect of boosting performance through quantum effects are all compelling …

An open question of fundamental importance in thermodynamics is how to describe the
fluctuations of work for quantum coherent processes. In the standard approach, based on a …