Reply to comment in arXiv:1802.01382

TL;DR

This paper addresses a comment on a previous experimental study by clarifying the role of thermalization in quantum systems, distinguishing it from classical thermodynamics.

Contribution

It provides a detailed response to the comment, emphasizing the unique aspects of quantum thermalization compared to classical thermodynamics.

Findings

Clarifies the distinction between quantum and classical thermalization.

Reaffirms the validity of the original experimental results.

Highlights the importance of quantum effects in thermodynamic processes.

Abstract

Here we respond to a comment [arXiv:1802.01382] submitted recently on 'Experimental Verification of a Jarzynski-Related Information-Theoretic Equality by a Single Trapped Ion' PRL 120 010601 (2018). We consider that the argument is the thermalization in a quantum system, which is different from the counterpart in conventional thermodynamics.