Dissipation and Control in Microscopic Nonequilibrium Systems

By Steven J. Large

Book Overview

Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Theoretical background.- Chapter 3. DNA hairpins I: Calculating the generalized friction.- Chapter 4. DNA Hairpins II: reducing dissipation in nonequilibrium protocols.- Chapter 5. DNA Hairpins III: robustness, variability, and conclusions.- Chapter 6. Stochastic control in microscopic nonequilibrium systems.- Chapter 7. Optimal discrete control: minimizing dissipation in discretely driven systems.- Chapter 8. On dissipation bounds: discrete stochastic control of nonequilibrium systems.- Chapter 9. Free energy transduction within autonomous systems.- Chapter 10. Hidden excess power and autonomous Maxwell demons in strongly coupled nonequilibrium systems.- Chapter 11. Conclusions and outlook.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030858243
• ISBN13: 9783030858247
• Release Date: October 2021
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"