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Stochastic thermodynamics of a finite quantum system coupled to a heat bath

Schmidt, Heinz-Juergen, Jürgen Schnack, Jochen Gemmer B

Published Jan 1, 2021• 5 citations
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Schmidt H-J, Schnack J, Gemmer J. Stochastic thermodynamics of a finite quantum system coupled to a heat bath. Zeitschrift für Naturforschung A. 2021;76(8):731-745.

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