| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859202 | Physics Letters A | 2014 | 4 Pages |
•Work fluctuations of quantum Brownian particles in a nonergodic bath are studied.•A quantum asymptotic fluctuation theorem is derived.•It is in general not a direct generalization of classical counterpart.•The form of it is dependent on the structure of bath.
The work fluctuations of a quantum Brownian particle driven by an external force in a general nonergodic heat bath are studied under a general initial state. The exact analytical expression of the work probability distribution function is derived. Results show the existence of a quantum asymptotic fluctuation theorem, which is in general not a direct generalization of its classical counterpart. The form of this theorem is dependent on the structure of the heat bath and the specified initial condition.
