Fourier's law for quasi-one-dimensional chaotic quantum systems

作者:Seligman Thomas H*; Weidenmueller Hans A
来源:Journal of Physics A-Mathematical and Theoretical, 2011, 44(20): 205302.
DOI:10.1088/1751-8113/44/20/205302

摘要

We derive Fourier's law for a completely coherent quasi-one-dimensional chaotic quantum system coupled locally to two heat baths at different temperatures. We solve the master equation to first order in the temperature difference. We show that the heat conductance can be expressed as a thermodynamic equilibrium coefficient taken at some intermediate temperature. We use that expression to show that for temperatures large compared to the mean level spacing of the system, the heat conductance is inversely proportional to the level density and, thus, inversely proportional to the length of the system.

  • 出版日期2011-5-20