Steepest entropy ascent quantum thermodynamic model of electron and phonon transport

Li, G. , von Spakovsky, M. R. and Hin, C. (2018) Steepest entropy ascent quantum thermodynamic model of electron and phonon transport. Physical Review B, 97(2), 024308. (doi: 10.1103/PhysRevB.97.024308)

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Abstract

An advanced nonequilibrium thermodynamic model for electron and phonon transport is formulated based on the steepest-entropy-ascent quantum thermodynamics framework. This framework, based on the principle of steepest entropy ascent (or the equivalent maximum entropy production principle), inherently satisfies the laws of thermodynamics and mechanics and is applicable at all temporal and spatial scales even in the far-from-equilibrium realm. Specifically, the model is proven to recover the Boltzmann transport equations in the near-equilibrium limit and the two-temperature model of electron-phonon coupling when no dispersion is assumed. The heat and mass transport at a temperature discontinuity across a homogeneous interface where the dispersion and coupling of electron and phonon transport are both considered are then modeled. Local nonequilibrium system evolution and nonquasiequilibrium interactions are predicted and the results discussed.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Li, Dr Guanchen
Authors: Li, G., von Spakovsky, M. R., and Hin, C.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
Journal Name:Physical Review B
Publisher:American Physical Society
ISSN:2469-9950
ISSN (Online):2469-9969
Published Online:29 January 2018

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