We study a connection between quantum detailed balance, which is a concept of importance in statistical mechanics, and entanglement. We also explore how this connection fits into thermofield dynamics.
Using a study of the connection between entanglement and quantum detailed balance as motivation, we define and study the concept of balance between two W -dynamical systems. Balance is defined in terms of certain correlated states (couplings), with entangled states as a specific case. Basic properties of balance are derived, and a connection with correspondences in the sense of Connection is discussed. The characterization, and possible generalizations of a quantum detailed balance condition is explored. A characterization of ergodicity in terms of balance is also given.
Abstract Using quantum information geometry, I derive quantum generalizations of the Onsager rate equations, which model the dynamics of an open system near a steady state. The generalized equations hold for a flexible definition of the forces as well as a large class of statistical divergence measures and quantum-Fisher-information metrics beyond the conventional definition of entropy production. I also derive quantum Onsager–Casimir relations for the transport tensors by proposing a general concept of time reversal and detailed balance for open quantum systems. The results establish a remarkable connection between statistical mechanics and parameter estimation theory.