Thermodynamics of underdamped Brownian collisional engines: New insights and resonant phenomena

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Main Authors: Forão, Gustavo A. L., Filho, Fernando S., Akasaki, Bruno A. N., Fiore, Carlos E.
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Published: 2024
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author Forão, Gustavo A. L.
Filho, Fernando S.
Akasaki, Bruno A. N.
Fiore, Carlos E.
author_facet Forão, Gustavo A. L.
Filho, Fernando S.
Akasaki, Bruno A. N.
Fiore, Carlos E.
contents Collisional Brownian engines have been proposed as alternatives for nonequilibrium nanoscale engines. However, most studies have focused on the simpler overdamped case, leaving the role of inertia much less explored. In this work, we introduce the idea of collisional engines to underdamped Brownian particles, where each stage is sequentially subjected to a distinct driving force. A careful comparison between the performance of underdamped and overdamped Brownian work-to-work engines has been undertaken. The results show that underdamped Brownian engines generally outperform their overdamped counterparts. A key difference is the presence of a resonant regime in underdamped engines, in which both efficiency and power output are enhanced across a broad set of parameters. Our study highlights the importance of carefully selecting dynamics and driving protocols to achieve optimal engine performance.
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spellingShingle Thermodynamics of underdamped Brownian collisional engines: New insights and resonant phenomena
Forão, Gustavo A. L.
Filho, Fernando S.
Akasaki, Bruno A. N.
Fiore, Carlos E.
Statistical Mechanics
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Other Condensed Matter
Soft Condensed Matter
Collisional Brownian engines have been proposed as alternatives for nonequilibrium nanoscale engines. However, most studies have focused on the simpler overdamped case, leaving the role of inertia much less explored. In this work, we introduce the idea of collisional engines to underdamped Brownian particles, where each stage is sequentially subjected to a distinct driving force. A careful comparison between the performance of underdamped and overdamped Brownian work-to-work engines has been undertaken. The results show that underdamped Brownian engines generally outperform their overdamped counterparts. A key difference is the presence of a resonant regime in underdamped engines, in which both efficiency and power output are enhanced across a broad set of parameters. Our study highlights the importance of carefully selecting dynamics and driving protocols to achieve optimal engine performance.
title Thermodynamics of underdamped Brownian collisional engines: New insights and resonant phenomena
topic Statistical Mechanics
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Other Condensed Matter
Soft Condensed Matter
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2406.19365