Quantum thermodynamics in a single-electron box

TL;DR

This paper reviews recent quantum thermodynamic experiments using single-electron boxes, highlighting tests of fluctuation relations and the realization of an autonomous Maxwell's demon in such systems.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of experimental methods and results in quantum thermodynamics with single-electron devices, including pioneering demonstrations of Maxwell's demon.

Findings

Experimental verification of Jarzynski equality and Crooks relation

First realization of autonomous Maxwell's demon with a single-electron box

Insights into quantum thermodynamics in nanoscale electronic systems

Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of the methods and results for quantum thermodynamic experiments with single-electron devices. The experiments with a single-electron box on Jarzynski equality and Crooks relation, two-temperature fluctuation relations, and Maxwell's demon performed over the past few years are reviewed here. We further review the first experimental realization of an autonomous Maxwell's demon using a single-electron box as the demon.