Fluctuation relation, fluctuation theorem, thermostats and entropy creation in non equilibrium statistical Physics

TL;DR

This paper offers a unified perspective on fluctuation relations, fluctuation theorems, thermostats, and entropy production in nonequilibrium statistical physics, emphasizing the need for consistent presentation of diverse viewpoints.

Contribution

It consolidates various approaches to fluctuation relations and entropy in nonequilibrium physics into a coherent framework.

Findings

Highlights the importance of consistent viewpoints in fluctuation theorems

Provides a unified theoretical framework for fluctuation relations

Emphasizes the role of thermostats in entropy production

Abstract

A unified viewpoint is presented in margin to the ``Work, dissipation and fluctuations in nonequilibrium physics'', Bruxelles 22-25 March, 2006, where the topics were discussed by various authors and it became clear the need that the very different viewpoints be consistently presented by their proponents.