The Leanpub 60 Day 100% Happiness Guarantee
Within 60 days of purchase you can get a 100% refund on any Leanpub purchase, in two clicks.
See full terms...
An Introduction to Quantum Thermodynamics
This book is 100% completeLast updated on 2026-04-29
Bridge the gap between classical thermodynamics and the quantum frontier with this rigorous, self-contained introduction to open quantum systems and single-shot theory. From the formal derivation of the Gibbs formula to the nuances of entanglement in excited helium, this course provides the mathematical tools and conceptual clarity needed to master the modern thermal landscape. It is the essential "First Course" for anyone ready to move beyond standard textbooks and dive into the cutting edge of quantum resource theory.
Minimum price
Free!
$29.00
You pay
Author earns
PDF
About
About the Book
This text provides a rigorous, self-contained bridge from classical thermal axioms to the modern frontier of open quantum systems. Designed for advanced students and researchers, it skips the "impenetrable jargon" of research papers in favor of clear, step-by-step mathematical derivations.
Key features include:
- The Classical-Quantum Interface: Transitioning from Gibbs to von Neumann entropy.
- Open System Dynamics: A formal look at the GKSL Master Equation and decoherence.
- Specialized Case Studies: Analysis of excited helium states and isoelectronic sequences.
- Modern Theory: An introduction to Single-Shot Thermodynamics and fluctuation theorems.
Author
About the Author
Rahul Panse
Rahul Panse is an independent researcher focused on statistical mechanics and quantum foundations. His work spans fluctuation theory in high-dimensional systems to the application of von Neumann entropy in atomic physics. He is currently investigating the intersection of quantum information and gravitational wave detection.
Earn $8 on a $10 Purchase, and $16 on a $20 Purchase
We pay 80% royalties on purchases of $7.99 or more, and 80% royalties minus a 50 cent flat fee on purchases between $0.99 and $7.98. You earn $8 on a $10 sale, and $16 on a $20 sale. So, if we sell 5000 non-refunded copies of your book for $20, you'll earn $80,000.
(Yes, some authors have already earned much more than that on Leanpub.)
In fact, authors have earned over $15 million writing, publishing and selling on Leanpub.
Learn more about writing on Leanpub
Free Updates. DRM Free.
If you buy a Leanpub book, you get free updates for as long as the author updates the book! Many authors use Leanpub to publish their books in-progress, while they are writing them. All readers get free updates, regardless of when they bought the book or how much they paid (including free).
Most Leanpub books are available in PDF (for computers) and EPUB (for phones, tablets and Kindle). The formats that a book includes are shown at the top right corner of this page.
Finally, Leanpub books don't have any DRM copy-protection nonsense, so you can easily read them on any supported device.
Learn more about Leanpub's ebook formats and where to read them
Write and Publish on Leanpub
You can use Leanpub to easily write, publish and sell in-progress and completed ebooks and online courses!
Leanpub is a powerful platform for serious authors, combining a simple, elegant writing and publishing workflow with a store focused on selling in-progress ebooks.
Leanpub is a magical typewriter for authors: just write in plain text, and to publish your ebook, just click a button. (Or, if you are producing your ebook your own way, you can even upload your own PDF and/or EPUB files and then publish with one click!) It really is that easy.