Topics in non-equilibrium physics - p103

Abigail Klopper

doi:10.1038/nphys3260

Full text - Foundations of quantum mechanics | PDF (249KB) - Foundations of quantum mechanics

Dissipate to replicate - pp104

Mark Buchanan

doi:10.1038/nphys3246

Full text - Gravity in quantum mechanics | PDF (63KB) - Gravity in quantum mechanics

Diverse phenomena, common themes - pp105 – 107

Christopher Jarzynski

doi:10.1038/nphys3229

Our framework for understanding non-equilibrium behaviour is yet to match the simplicity and power of equilibrium statistical physics. But recent theoretical and experimental advances reveal key principles that unify seemingly unrelated topics.

Abstract -Quantum causality | Full text - Quantum causality | PDF (752KB) - Quantum causality

The other QFT - pp108 – 110

Peter Hänggi & Peter Talkner

doi:10.1038/nphys3167

Fluctuation theorems go beyond the linear response regime to describe systems far from equilibrium. But what happens to these theorems when we enter the quantum realm? The answers, it seems, are now coming thick and fast.

Abstract - Nonlocality beyond quantum mechanics | Full text - Nonlocality beyond quantum mechanics | PDF (311KB) - Nonlocality beyond quantum mechanics

Active gel physics - pp110 – 117

J. Prost, F. Jülicher & J-F. Joanny

doi:10.1038/nphys3224

Equilibrium physics is ill-equipped to explain all of life's subtleties, largely because living systems are out of equilibrium. Attempts to overcome this problem have given rise to a lively field of research—and some surprising biological findings.

Abstract - Nonlocality beyond quantum mechanics | Full text - Nonlocality beyond quantum mechanics | PDF (958KB) - Nonlocality beyond quantum mechanics

Towards quantum thermodynamics in electronic circuits - pp118 – 123

Jukka P. Pekola

doi:10.1038/nphys3169

Experiments probing non-equilibrium processes have so far been tailored largely to classical systems. The endeavour to extend our understanding into the quantum realm is finding traction in studies of electronic circuits at sub-kelvin temperatures.

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Quantum many-body systems out of equilibrium - pp124 – 130

J. Eisert, M. Friesdorf & C. Gogolin

doi:10.1038/nphys3215

Statistical mechanics is adept at describing the equilibria of quantum many-body systems. But drive these systems out of equilibrium, and the physics is far from clear. Recent advances have broken new ground in probing these equilibration processes.

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Thermodynamics of information - pp131 – 139

Juan M. R. Parrondo, Jordan M. Horowitz & Takahiro Sagawa

doi:10.1038/nphys3230

The task of integrating information into the framework of thermodynamics dates back to Maxwell and his infamous demon. Recent advances have made these ideas rigorous—and brought them into the laboratory.

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