title: Isolated quantum heat engine.
abstract: We present a theoretical and numerical analysis of a quantum system that is capable of functioning as a heat engine. This system could be realized experimentally using cold bosonic atoms confined to a double well potential that is created by splitting a harmonic trap with a focused laser. The system shows thermalization, and can model a reversible heat engine cycle. This is the first demonstration of the operation of a heat engine with a finite quantum heat bath.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Theoretical Chemistry and Physics and NZIAS, Massey University, North Shore, Auckland 0745, New Zealand.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Fialko
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Hallwood