Fluctuations in irreversible quantum Otto engines.

Jiao, Guangqian; Zhu, Shoubao; He, Jizhou; Ma, Yongli; Wang, Jianhui · Phys Rev E · 2021

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

We derive the general probability distribution function of stochastic work for quantum Otto engines in which both the isochoric and driving processes are irreversible due to finite time duration. The time-dependent work fluctuations, average work, and thermodynamic efficiency are explicitly obtained for a complete cycle operating with an analytically solvable two-level system. The effects of the irreversibility originating from finite-time cycle operation on the thermodynamic efficiency, work fluctuations, and relative power fluctuations are discussed.