Title Optimization of Stochastic Heat Engines in the Underdamped Limit Author(s) Z??ller, Nikolas Publication Wiesbaden, 1. Imprint: Springer Spektrum 2. Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden, 2017. Description IX, 91 p. 33 illus : online resource Abstract Note Nikolas Z??ller examines the working principles and the underlying theoretical foundations of a microscopic heat engine. In particular, he investigates the system???s stochastic dynamics in the underdamped regime which has hardly been studied in the past, but will be experimentally feasible in the near future due to recent technological developments. Emphasis is put on the maximization of the engine???s efficiency at maximum power through optimization of the driving protocol. In addition, possible experimental realizations of a microscopic heat engine are discussed. Contents ??? Stochastic Dynamics ??? Stochastic Heat Engines in the Overdamped and Underdamped Regime ??? Experimental Realization of a Stochastic Heat Engine ??? Entropy Production in Inhomogeneous Thermal Environments Target Groups ??? Lecturers and students of physics, mathematics, especially physical engineering ??? Experimental physicists The Author Nikolas Z??ller is currently working as a research associate at the Institute for Urban Futures at the Applied University of Potsdam where he applies concepts from theoretical physics and statistics to sociological problems ISBN,Price 9783658163501 Keyword(s) 1. Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics 2. ATOMS 3. EBOOK 4. EBOOK - SPRINGER 5. MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS 6. PHYSICS 7. PROBABILITIES 8. Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes 9. Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics Item Type eBook Multi-Media Links Please Click here for eBook Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location I09647     On Shelf