Thermodynamics and decay of de Sitter vacuum
GE Volovik - Symmetry, 2024 - mdpi.com
We discuss the consequences of the unique symmetry of de Sitter spacetime. This symmetry
leads to the specific thermodynamic properties of the de Sitter vacuum, which produces a …
leads to the specific thermodynamic properties of the de Sitter vacuum, which produces a …
Emergence of a second law of thermodynamics in isolated quantum systems
The second law of thermodynamics states that the entropy of an isolated system can only
increase over time. This appears to conflict with the reversible evolution of isolated quantum …
increase over time. This appears to conflict with the reversible evolution of isolated quantum …
Typical Positivity of Nonequilibrium Entropy Production for Pure States
We establish that the nonequilibrium dynamics of most pure states gives rise to the same
entropy production as that of the corresponding ensemble, provided the effective dimension …
entropy production as that of the corresponding ensemble, provided the effective dimension …
Fully quantum stochastic entropy production
Building on the approach of stochastic thermodynamics, we define entropy production for
arbitrary quantum processes, using Bayesian tools to capture the inherent subjective …
arbitrary quantum processes, using Bayesian tools to capture the inherent subjective …