Scaling Down the Laws of Thermodynamics by Christopher Jarzynski

Explore the fascinating world of nanoscale thermodynamics in this 1-hour 14-minute lecture by Christopher Jarzynski at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences. Delve into the differences between macroscopic and microscopic machines, and discover new features of thermodynamics at the nanoscale. Examine unexpected laws governing fluctuations, including the quantum nonequilibrium work relation. Investigate experimental verifications and implications for the Second Law of Thermodynamics. Learn about feedback control, Maxwell's demon, and the challenges of strong system-environment coupling. Gain insights into cutting-edge research on scaling down thermodynamic laws and their applications in various fields, from biological systems to quantum mechanics.

Scaling down the laws of thermodynamics
Macroscopic and microscopic machines
New features of thermodynamics at the nanoscale
Macro- and nanoscale thermodynamic processes
Fluctuations in satisfy unexpected laws.
Unfolding & refolding of ribosomal RNA
Quantum nonequilibrium work relation e-BW = -BAF
Further experimental verification
Implications for the Second Law
Guessing the direction of the arrow of time
Feedback control
Maxwell's demon
Second Law of Thermodynamics
Strong system-environment coupling
Summary
Q&A