TL;DR
Quantum thermodynamics explores how classical thermodynamic laws emerge from quantum mechanics, emphasizing the consistency between the two and addressing the role of open quantum systems and finite-time processes.
Contribution
This paper clarifies the emergence of thermodynamic laws from quantum mechanics and highlights the importance of consistent analysis avoiding flawed approximations.
Findings
Derivation of thermodynamic laws from quantum principles
Identification of inconsistencies caused by faulty approximations
Emphasis on the connection between open quantum systems and thermodynamics
Abstract
Quantum thermodynamics addresses the emergence of thermodynamical laws from quantum mechanics. The link 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 consistence between the two theories which address the same subject from different foundations. We claim that inconsistency is the result of faulty analysis pointing to flaws in approximations.
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