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arXiv:1103.5561

Generalized Green-Kubo formula and fluctuation theorem for quantum current system around a nonequilibrium steady state

Hisao Hayakawa

Published Mar 29, 2011• 0 citations
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Abstract

Fluctuation theorem is derived for a quantum current system around a nonequilibrium steady state. It is demonstrated that the fluctuation theorem can be a part of the generalized Green-Kubo formula or a nonlinear response theory of an external field or a change of the chemical potential difference.
DOI
10.48550/arxiv.1103.5561

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