Geometric and Information-Theoretic Aspects of Quantum Thermodynamics

Explore geometric and information-theoretic aspects of quantum thermodynamics in this comprehensive lecture by Alexssandre de Oliveira Junior from Jagiellonian University. Delve into fundamental questions about state transformations in quantum systems interacting with thermal baths under specific constraints, including total energy conservation, memory effects, and finite-size considerations. Examine a framework for characterizing thermodynamic transformations beyond the thermodynamic limit, using minimal assumptions on joint system-bath dynamics. Investigate the phenomenon of catalysis in science and thermodynamics, addressing its limitations in capturing physically realizable systems. Discover how quantum catalysis can transition from theory to practical applications, with a focus on deterministic generation of non-classical light in a paradigmatic quantum optics setup. Gain insights into cutting-edge research at the intersection of quantum information, thermodynamics, and practical implementations in quantum optics.

A. Oliveira (Jagiellonian U.): Geometric and information-theoretic aspects of quantum thermodynamics