{
  "id": "cond-mat/0005128",
  "version": "v1",
  "published": "2000-05-08T08:03:10.000Z",
  "updated": "2000-05-08T08:03:10.000Z",
  "title": "From Quantum Dynamics to the Second Law of Thermodynamics",
  "authors": [
    "Hal Tasaki"
  ],
  "comment": "8 pages, no figures",
  "categories": [
    "cond-mat.stat-mech"
  ],
  "abstract": "In quantum systems which satisfy the hypothesis of equal weights for eigenstates [4], the maximum work principle (for extremely slow and relatively fast operation) is derived by using quantum dynamics alone. This may be a crucial step in establishing a firm connection between macroscopic thermodynamics and microscopic quantum dynamics. For special models introduced in [4,5], the derivation of the maximum work principle can be executed without introducing any unproved assumptions.",
  "revisions": [
    {
      "version": "v1",
      "updated": "2000-05-08T08:03:10.000Z"
    }
  ],
  "analyses": {
    "keywords": [
      "second law",
      "maximum work principle",
      "microscopic quantum dynamics",
      "equal weights",
      "special models"
    ],
    "note": {
      "typesetting": "TeX",
      "pages": 8,
      "language": "en",
      "license": "arXiv",
      "status": "editable",
      "adsabs": "2000cond.mat..5128T"
    }
  }
}