| Starting from the quantum description of isolated systems on the microscopic level we derive the two-generator formulation of nonequilibrium thermodynamics (GENERIC) by means of the projection-operator technique. As a generalized canonical ensemble is employed, we obtain a convenient starting-point for practical calculations in nonequilibrium thermodynamics, in particular, in the classical limit. All dynamical material properties are contained in a canonical nonequilibrium correlation. However, the generalized canonical approach is inappropriate for systems with large fluctuations; possible steps towards a suitable generalization for quantum systems are discussed.
for LaTeX users @article{HC\"Ottinger2000-62,
author = {H. C. \"Ottinger},
title = {Derivation of Two-Generator Framework of Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics for Quantum Systems},
journal = {Phys. Rev. E},
volume = {62},
pages = {4720-4724},
year = {2000}
}
\bibitem{HC\"Ottinger2000-62} H.C. \"Ottinger,
Derivation of Two-Generator Framework of Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics for Quantum Systems,
Phys. Rev. E {\bf 62} (2000) 4720-4724.HC\"Ottinger2000-62
H.C. \"Ottinger
Derivation of Two-Generator Framework of Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics for Quantum Systems
Phys. Rev. E,62,2000,4720-4724 |
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